Assistant, Early Childhood Education

 Assistant, Early Childhood Education Full-time, Fixed-term Contract2026-27  Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you. We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.  We are seeking an exceptional early childhood educator who excels in working with children aged 3 to 5 years old. This role is part of a collaborative teaching team within our ECE Centre, supporting the positive growth and development of young girls in a nurturing, play-based environment. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and innovative school community that values personal excellence, whole-child development, and overall wellness. In this position, you will provide support to a team of Junior Kindergarten teachers and students within the school day, as well as lead our after-school care program for our young learners.  It offers an excellent opportunity to build essential skills and gain valuable experience, ideal for educators looking to grow and thrive in their careers. You’ll enjoy working with motivated students, engaging in enriching professional development, and collaborating with inspirational colleagues and supportive families. This is a one year position to cover a leave of absence. Hours of work:  9:45am - 5:45pm dailyResponsibilities:●      Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team of early childhood educators●      Support ECE students in a variety of activities that facilitate a play-based approach to learning●      Support individual children as required●      Plan and implement an after school care program for young girls●      Supervise children at lunch and at play outside●      Take initiative to seek out tasks●      Prepare instructional materials and classroom visual displays●      Ensure space is set-up for learning and left clean and organized●      Participate in school events such as Sports Day and ECE concerts Qualifications:●      Early Childhood Educator Certificate or Diploma●      Demonstrated experience as an early childhood educator an asset●      Awareness of the learning styles of young girls●      Proven ability to work collaboratively●      Capacity to be creative, flexible, and patient●      Strong communication skills●      Dedicated attention to the care and safety of young children●      Commitment to the integration of school routines and learning in a childcare setting●      Highly organised with attention to detail