Junior Kindergarten Assistant & After School Care Educator

Early Childhood Educators of BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crofton House School is seeking a BC-certified Early Childhood Educator to join our Junior School team for a one-year leave replacement. The role combines Junior Kindergarten Assistant duties with After School Care Educator responsibilities, split 9:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

and 3:30 p.m.–5:45 p.m., in a girl-centred environment. You will support play-based learning, supervise lunch/outdoor activities, and lead after-school programming for young students, working with a dedicated team in our

Qualifications

• Hold a valid BC-issued Early Childhood Educator Certificate (Required).
• Experience as an ECE is an asset.
• Awareness of learning styles of young girls.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Creative, flexible, and patient.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dedicated attention to the care and safety of young children.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team of early childhood educators.
• Support ECE students in activities that facilitate a play-based approach to learning.
• Support individual children as required.
• Plan and implement an after school care program for young girls.
• Supervise children at lunch and at play outside.
• Take initiative to seek out tasks.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom visual displays.
• Ensure space is set-up for learning and left clean and organized.
• Participate in school events such as Sports Day and ECE concerts.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Creativity & flexibility

Patience

Safety awareness

Girl-centred learning awareness

Education

BC-issued Early Childhood Educator Certificate

Job description

Junior Kindergarten Assistant & After School Care Educator

Type Of Child Care: Preschool

Crofton House School

Please view the information below for a detailed job description outlining the role and responsibilities.

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.

One-Year Full-time, Fixed-term Contract (9:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.)

Crofton House School is seeking a BC-certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our Junior School team for a one-year leave replacement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career ECE looking to gain experience in a vibrant independent school environment, working alongside a dedicated team of experienced educators in our state-of-the-art Junior School facilities. This is a term-time position, following the school calendar.

About The Role

This position has two distinct components:

9:45am - 3:30pm | Junior Kindergarten Assistant

Work alongside the Junior Kindergarten teaching team to support a play-based, girl-centred learning environment. Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, individual students, transitions, lunch and outdoor play, and helping to maintain an engaging, well-organized learning environment.

3:30pm - 5:45pm | After School Care Educator

Lead our after-school care program, planning and facilitating engaging activities while providing a warm, safe and welcoming environment for young students.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team of early childhood educators
• Support ECE students in a variety of activities that facilitate a play-based approach to learning
• Support individual children as required
• Plan and implement an after school care program for young girls
• Supervise children at lunch and at play outside
• Take initiative to seek out tasks
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom visual displays
• Ensure space is set-up for learning and left clean and organized
• Participate in school events such as Sports Day and ECE concerts

Qualifications

• Hold a valid BC issued Early Childhood Educator Certificate (Required)
• Demonstrated experience as an early childhood educator an asset
• Awareness of the learning styles of young girls
• Proven ability to work collaboratively
• Capacity to be creative, flexible, and patient
• Strong communication skills
• Dedicated attention to the care and safety of young children
• Commitment to the integration of school routines and learning in a childcare setting Highly organised with attention to detail

Employment And Application Details

This role starts ASAP.

Compensation: Annual salary $50,000 - $52,000

Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and generous support for professional, educational and leadership development. Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada and hold a valid BC ECE Educator Certificate.

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.

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Salary & Benefits

$50,000 - $52,000

Details

Name Of Facility

Crofton House School

Region

Vancouver Coastal Health

Contact Info

[e-mail]

Address

Vancouver

V6N3E1

Website

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