Teacher, Science, Junior School (Grade 6 & 7)
Fixed-term Contract
2026 - 2027
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 experienced elementary school educator to teach Science in the Middle School Program (Grade 6 and 7). You will be part of a collaborative teaching team supporting the positive growth and development of young girls in the Junior School. Teaching and learning is guided and enhanced by the principles of a student-centred, collaborative approach with an inquiry-based focus to deepen learning for young students.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant, innovative school community focused on personal excellence, whole child development, and overall well-being. In addition to spending an engaging day with students who are genuinely interested in learning, you will have an opportunity to work alongside educators, teachers, and leaders who are highly collaborative and dedicated to the profession of teaching.
This is a one year position to cover a leave with 0.8FTE teaching science/Grade 7 form teacher and 0.20FTE supporting learning resources.
Opportunities:
- Establish a day-to-day connection and belonging in the Junior School community
- Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who embrace school values of courage, creativity, and citizenship
- Participate in a dynamic professional development network, including weekly Late Start Wednesdays
- Enjoy leadership in co-curricular activities
- Integrate meaningful technology into student learning
- Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and generous support for professional, educational and leadership development
Responsibilities:
- Create a classroom community rich in SEL for Grade 7 girls in a homeroom setting
- Plan the Grade 6 & 7 Science Curriculum in a team-based, collaborative approach
- Implement dynamic and interactive lessons
- Consider the diverse needs of students in your planning and teaching, offering a range of entry points and extensions to accommodate the needs of individual learners
- Utilize a variety of assessment techniques that allow for timely, transparent, and strength-based communication of learning
- Develop a student-centered, inquiry-based, and supportive culture for learning
- Integrate technology into teaching and learning in meaningful ways
- Communicate and collaborate with students, parents, teachers and administration to support student learning and wellbeing
- Be an active and positive participant in school life including co-curricular activities
- Support the supervision of students during non-instructional time
- Participate in wider school wide events such as community time, student leadership opportunities and outdoor education experiences
- Work with select students
Learning Resources Support (0.2FTE)
- Work collaboratively with learning resource teachers to provide integrated support to Middle School students
- Collaborate with teachers to strengthen their capacity to support students with learning needs
- Foster a positive, supportive learning culture that celebrates diverse learning profiles
- Support classroom learning through small‑group and individual instruction
Qualifications:
- B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Previous experience teaching in a middle school capacity an asset
- Understanding on how to support diverse learning styles at an elementary level
- Collaborative and energetic with a passion for teaching
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative, flexible, highly organized with attention to detail
- Energy, commitment, and readiness to participate in the co-curricular program and the diverse life of the school community
Employment and Application Details:
This role is scheduled to start in late August 2026 and classes begin in September 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. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.
Annual Compensation: $69,541-$123,242 depending on experience and education.
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
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.
Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Here, girls can discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.
