Teacher, English, Senior School

Teacher, English, Senior SchoolFull-Time, Continuing Contract  2026 - 2027 At Crofton House School, we inspire girls to discover and pursue their personal excellence from the first day of junior kindergarten to grade 12 and beyond.  Bound by our belief in the power of all-girls education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our learning environment – including you.  The English Department at Crofton House School is distinguished by extraordinary teachers who provide a collaborative, inquiry-based, and student-centred approach to teaching. Through the Crofton House School educational program, students develop critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. The teaching facilities are well equipped and offer bright and technology-rich learning environments.  As an experienced, skilled, and innovative teacher of English, you inspire students. You are actively engaged in planning, implementing and assessing student learning. You are confident in curriculum development and demonstrate an approach to teaching that is reflective of the way in which girls learn. You optimize the resources available to you. You support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches and bring innovative solutions to learning challenges experienced by students. Your classes are student-centred and dynamic. Students, members of your department, colleagues and parents describe you as approachable, available, knowledgeable, genuine and supportive. You are energized by what you do. You understand the importance of parents as partners in their daughter’s education by maintaining open and collaborative relationships with the parent community. As a lifelong learner, you demonstrate a commitment to actively seeking professional development, to continuously reflect on your practice and to collaborating with your colleagues to maximise student learning. You participate actively in the life of the school. You will find the school to be a professional learning center. In addition to spending an engaging day with students who are genuinely interested in learning, thinking and playing, teachers are provided with dedicated work time as part of their daily schedule to plan and work collaboratively with others.  Responsibilities of a CHS Teacher: Bring a student-centred, inquiry-based and collaborative approach to the delivery of the B.C. curriculum Support the growth and development of individual learners through the delivery of the Crofton House School Ivy Compass and Advisory program Work collaboratively with teachers in the Senior School to plan, develop, and implement an extraordinary learning experience for each individual student Build relationships with teachers and staff across the school community Be an active and positive participant in the co-curricular program Fully engage in the CHS Teacher Professional Growth Plan Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience: Essential: B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or qualification criteria Relevant university qualifications (e.g. Bachelor of Education plus Bachelor of Arts in English, or equivalent) Graduate degree, an asset A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education documents Knowledge of the Harkness method, an asset Understanding of ‘Standards-Based Learning/Assessment’, an asset Experience in an independent school, an asset Demonstrable awareness of the learning preferences of girls and young women Collaborative and energetic with a passion for teaching Committed to the craft of teaching, best practices, and standards of professional practice Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills A commitment to continued professional development and growth Energy, commitment and a readiness to participate in the co-curricular program