Grade 3 Teacher

Teacher, Grade 3, Junior School

Full-time 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.

Crofton House School is seeking an experienced Grade 3 teacher. You will be part of a collaborative teaching team supporting the positive growth and development of young girls in the Junior School. Fulfill your vision as an educator by joining this dynamic school community with motivated students, abundant resources, inspirational colleagues and supportive parents. Teaching and learning is guided and enriched by the principles of a student-centred, collaborative approach with an inquiry-based focus to deepen learning for young students.

This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover a maternity leave.

Opportunities:

● Work in an all girls environment guided by research and best practice in girls education

● Establish a day-to-day connection and belonging in a vibrant Junior School community (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7)

● Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals that embrace school values of courage, creativity, and citizenship

● Teach in Grade 3 classroom

● Support student learning and instruction in partnership with support teachers, educational assistants and learning resource team

● Participate in a dynamic professional development network

● 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:

● Support the social emotional needs of Grade 3 girls in a homeroom setting

● Teach the Grade 3 curriculum in a team-based approach

● Plan and implement dynamic, interactive lessons

● Develop a student-centred, inquiry-focussed classroom culture

● Work collaboratively with Grade 3 teaching team to support all learners

● Provide personalized instruction and learning support for individual students

● Enhance the experience for diverse learners

● Integrate meaningful technology into teaching and learning

● Provide supervision of students during non-instructional time

● Establish a strong parent partnership

● Engage in ongoing teacher professional growth

● Participate in school wide events and experiences including outdoor education, service projects, and leadership development

● Participate in a comprehensive co-curricular program

Requirements/ Qualifications:

● B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification

● Relevant university qualifications (e.g. Bachelor of Education plus Bachelor of Arts or equivalent)

● Previous experience teaching at the Primary level an asset

● Demonstrable awareness of the learning styles of girls and young women

● 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