Teacher, Kindergarten

Teacher Kindergarten

Continuing Contract

2026-2027

At Crofton House School we inspire girls to discover and pursue their personal excellence from the first day of Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 and beyond.

Bound by our belief in the power of all-girls education Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators staff students and families. Here everyone can contribute to the strength of our learning environment including you.

Crofton House School is seeking an exceptional Ministry of Education Certified Kindergarten teacher to work with a team of educators in our Senior Kindergarten program. You will be part of a collaborative teaching team supporting the positive growth and development of young girls in the Crofton House School Early Childhood Education Centres two year Kindergarten program. Fulfil your vision as a Teacher by joining this dynamic school community with motivated students inspirational colleagues and supportive parents along with abundant resources and enriching professional development opportunities. Our play-based approach to teaching and learning is guided and enhanced by the principles of a student-centred collaborative and inquiry-based focus to deepen learning for young students.

Opportunities:

• Work in an all girls environment guided by research and best practice in girls education

• Establish a day-to-day connection and belonging in a vibrant Junior School community (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7)

• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who embrace school values of courage creativity and citizenship

• Teach Senior Kindergarten in our beautiful ECE Centre

• Support student learning and instruction in partnership with support teachers educational assistants and learning resource team

• Participate in a dynamic professional development network

• Enjoy leadership in co-curricular activities

• Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and generous support for professional educational and leadership development

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of teachers and early childhood educators to co-construct and deliver a high-quality Senior Kindergarten program.

• Work closely with a second teacher to plan all aspects of learning within our SK program.

• Create a space that supports the social and emotional needs of young girls.

• Prioritize play as a foundation for learning integrating it into all aspects of your teaching.

• Plan and implement dynamic interactive lessons with a focus on a student-centred inquiry-based approach to learning.

• Plan outdoor learning experiences that make full use of Crofton House Schools 10-acre campus to support physical and cognitive development.

• Use thoughtful documentation and assessment strategies to reflect on student learning and growth including using SeeSaw to track and share progress.

• Provide personalized instruction and learning support for individual students and work closely with the Learning Resource team as appropriate.

• Build strong partnerships with parents through daily connection termly reports and regular in-person meetings.

• Contribute to the wider Junior School community by participating in co-curricular programming.

• Engage actively in professional development opportunities including joining a Professional Learning Community collaborating with colleagues to improve teaching practices and student outcomes and participating in school-wide learning initiatives.

• Draw inspiration from educational research such as Costa and Kallicks Habits of Mind Harvard Project Zeros Making Thinking Visible and Debora Macnamaras Rest Play Grow to enhance your teaching practice.

Qualifications Knowledge Experience:

• B.C. Ministry of Education Teaching Certification (required)

• Early Childhood Educator or Education Assistant Certificate (desirable)

• A deep understanding of play-based learning and its role in child development.

• Experience leveraging outdoor environments for meaningful learning.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

• Creativity flexibility and patience in supporting young learners.

• Strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering safe caring spaces for children.

• Familiarity with the unique learning styles of girls and a capacity to innovate in meeting their needs.

• Energy commitment and readiness to participate in the co-curricular program and the diverse life of the school community

Employment and Application Details:

Classes begin in September 2026 following teacher orientation in late August 2026.

Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and support for professional educational and leadership development. Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada and hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Compensation: $67516 - $119652 depending on experience and education level.

Please include the following with your application:

• A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment the organization job title and responsibilities. If you have gaps in your employment history please advise as to why.

• Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.

Apply online at thank all candidates in advance. We will however contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls please.

About Crofton House School

Crofton House School is a university preparatory day school for girls from junior kindergarten to grade 12. Set on a beautiful ten-acre campus in Vancouver we offer an inclusive supportive community of dedicated teachers involved parents and enthusiastic students. Collaborative student-centred inquiry-based education and world-class facilities create a unique learning environment where each girl can reach her full potential.

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