Teacher-On-Call, Junior School (Kindergarten - Grade 7)

2024 - 2025 School Year

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.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, 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.

The Junior School Teacher-On-Call position will be contacted as required to lead teaching and learning in the Junior School (Kindergarten - Grade 7). The Junior School is a vibrant, innovative school community focussed on personal excellence, whole child development, and overall wellness. Enjoy the experience of teaching in a dynamic kindergarten play-based program, in primary classrooms with a focus on emergent reading, writing and numeracy, in an inquiry-driven intermediate program supported with personal iPads, or in a distinct middle school curriculum determined by the unique development of preadolescent girls as they prepare for high school. 

Opportunities:

• Teach in diverse classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 7

• Lead classes in specialist subjects that align with your skill set 

• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment focused on the whole girl 

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

• Support student learning with small group and individual instruction 

• Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation, including participation in Crofton House Pension Plan (RRSP), and generous support for professional, educational and leadership development

Responsibilities:

• Teacher-on-call (Kindergarten to Grade 7)

• Teacher-on-call in specialist subjects including physical education, art, music and French depending on skill set and experience 

• Leave detailed notes for teacher following each day

• Support with supervision of students during non-instructional time

•  Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff as required 

•  Provide personalized instruction and learning support for individual students as required

•  Participate in co-curricular activities and clubs as required 

•  Understand and implement all health and safety routines as outlined in our Exposure Control Plan 

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong time-management and organizational skills

• Commitment to teaching whole child

• Collaborative, flexible, and enthusiastic

Employment and Application Details:

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.  Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. 

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 www.croftonhouse.ca/careers.   

We 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 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.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Guided by the School’s values of courage, creativity and citizenship, students are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Established in 1898, Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver. 

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, BC, 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. www.croftonhouse.ca/careers teach.croftonhouse.ca

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