Education Assistant, Senior Kindergarten

Full-time, Fixed-term Contract 

2025 – 2026

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.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, 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 education assistant to work with teachers in senior kindergarten. You will be part of a collaborative teaching team supporting the positive growth and development of young girls in the Junior School. Fulfil your vision as an education assistant by joining this dynamic school community with motivated students, abundant resources, enriching professional development opportunities, inspirational colleagues and supportive parents. Teaching and learning are guided and enhanced by the principles of a student-centred, collaborative approach with an inquiry-based focus to deepen learning for young students.  

This role has the potential of becoming a continuing contract in the future. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Kindergarten teachers in performing specific tasks and responsibilities
• Assist in providing individual and small group instruction
• Support individual children as required
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom visual displays
• Work in collaboration with teachers to organize enriching programs
• Supervise children at lunch and at play outside
• Support the extended care program
• Participate in school events such as our Grandparents Day event, Sports Day and school concerts
• Support our co-curricular program

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Educator or Education Assistant Certificate is an asset
• Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma or equivalent is an asset
• Previous experience working with young students in a learning setting
• Awareness of the learning styles of young girls
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible and innovative in approaching challenges
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Strong time management skills

Employment and Application Details:

Classes begin in September 2025 following teacher orientation in late August 2025. 

Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. 

Please include the following with your application:

• A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment, the organization, job title and responsibilities.  If you have gaps in your employment history, please advise as to why. 
• Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.

Annual compensation: $46,000 – $52,000.

Apply online at www.croftonhouse.ca/careers.   

We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

About Crofton House School

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.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Girls are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Established in 1898, the 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.