Junior Kindergarten Assistant & After School Care Educator Crofton House School

Independent Schools Association of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crofton House School in Vancouver seeks a BC-certified Early Childhood Educator for a one-year leave replacement in the Junior School. The role combines a 9:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. JK Assistant with 3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. After School Care Educator responsibilities.

You will support play-based learning for girls, collaborate with experienced educators, and help sustain a safe, engaging environment on our 10-acre campus.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Support Junior Kindergarten activities in a play-based, girl-centred classroom
• Assist transitions, lunch, outdoor play, and maintain an organized learning space
• Lead after-school care program planning and activities in a warm, safe environment
• Supervise children at lunch and outdoor play
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of early childhood educators
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays

Skills

Collaborative

Creativity

Flexibility

Patience

Safety awareness

Education

BC ECE Certificate

Job description

2026-27

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
• 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.

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.