Teacher, Kindergarten

Description

Continuing Contract

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 Centre’s 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.

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

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

• 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 School’s 10-acre campus to support physical and cognitive development.
• Use thoughtful documentation and assessment strategies to reflect on student learning and growth, including using See Saw 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 Kallick's Habits of Mind, Harvard Project Zero’s Making Thinking Visible, and Debora Macnamara’s Rest, Play, Grow, to enhance your teaching practice.

• 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…