Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (On Call)

St. Margaret; Victoria; On-site; CAD 93,677,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Margaret's School (SMS) is seeking a certified Early Childhood Educator for Junior Kindergarten in an on-call, auxiliary posting.

The JK teacher embraces inquiry-based learning with an emphasis on developing caring, creative, and curious learners through play and the natural environment. By providing safe, joyful, and nurturing spaces, the JK teacher supports young girls’ intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate effective and positive communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an energetic and dedicated team.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, open-mindedness and personal initiative.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to design and implement inquiry-based, Montessori-inspired core curriculum.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and student progress.
• Plan and maintain spaces that protect children’s health, safety and well-being.
• Create inspiring, well-organized environments for young learners.
• Engage children in motor, language, social, cognitive, and creative arts activities.
• Interact with children in small, large, and one-to-one settings to guide activities.
• Be a patient, caring role model who promotes love of learning.
• Guide eating, dressing and toilet habits for children.
• Support peaceful conflict resolution and social-emotional development.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents to meet student needs.
• Share photos and communications with parents about daily activities.
• Contribute to an outstanding JK program at an all-girls school.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

ECE Certification (BC)

First Aid for Childhood Emergencies

5+ years Preschool/JK teaching

Job description

Early Childhood Educator

Auxiliary, On-Call

Internal/External Posting

Posting Date: September 9, 2026

Closing Date: September 24, 2026

Posting # 2026073

Hours

Shifts vary based on need.

September 2026 - August 2027

Salary

Wage per hour is $33.05 per hour.

This is a bargaining unit position, in the Professional Employees Association.

All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.

Summary

St. Margaret's School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret's School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program.

The Junior Kindergarten (JK) teacher is a certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) who embraces inquiry-based learning with an emphasis on developing caring, creative, and curious learners through play and the exploration of the natural environment. By providing safe, joyful, and nurturing spaces, the JK teacher creates an inspiring environment for young girls and facilitates the development of their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.

Core Competencies

• Integrity & Trust
• Service Orientation

• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Professional Knowledge
• Communication & Collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other teachers to design and implement the core curriculum which includes inquiry-based play and Montessori-inspired elements;
• Ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning, student progress, and attainment;
• Plan and maintain spaces that protect the health, security and well-being of children;
• Contribute towards a well-organized and inspiring environment for young learners;
• Create learning experiences in areas of motor, language, social, cognitive, and creative arts through specific activities such as: reading or telling stories, teaching songs, creative arts and crafts, dramatic play, playing music, dance and physical fitness, taking the children to local points of interest;
• Interact with children in small group, large group, and one-to-one settings by directing activities, guiding free play, and assisting children in self-help skills;
• Being a role model in patience, care, questioning, solving problems and having a love for learning;
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits;
• Guide and assist children in peaceful resolution of conflicts; building social/emotional and character strengths;
• Develop strong parent partnerships to effectively meet student and parent needs;
• Share photos and communications with parents, highlighting the children’s daily activities;
• Perform other duties as necessary to contribute towards an outstanding JK program and all-girl’s school.

Education & Experience

• Valid B.C. certification as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in good standing
• Current Safety Awareness and First Aid for Childhood Emergencies Certificate.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience teaching in a Preschool or Junior Kindergarten classroom
• Experience in a nature school setting, an asset
• STEM, Montessori & IB PYP experience, an asset

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate effective and positive communication skills and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents;
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an energetic and dedicated team, contributing to an exemplary work environment;
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, open-mindedness and personal initiative to ensure a high-quality program;

Valued Benefits

A career with St. Margaret's School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities.

St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources [e-mail].

Questions email [e-mail].