On-Call JK ECE for Girls’ School

St. Margaret's School; Victoria; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

The Junior Kindergarten (JK) teacher is an ECE who embraces inquiry-based learning, creating safe, joyful spaces that foster intellectual, physical, and emotional growth in young girls. The position is on-call, with shifts varying from November 2026 through August 2027.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, arts and crafts, dramatic play, music, dance and physical activities.
• Interact with children in small group, large group, and one-to-one settings, guiding free play and self-help skills.
• Be a role model in patience, care, and love for learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

BC ECE Certification

First Aid certificate

5+ years Preschool/JK teaching

Nature school experience (asset)

STEM Montessori IB PYP experience (asset)

Job description

St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

The Junior Kindergarten (JK) teacher is an ECE who embraces inquiry-based learning, creating safe, joyful spaces that foster intellectual, physical, and emotional growth in young girls. The position is on-call, with shifts varying from November 2026 through August 2027.