Careers

Why Crofton House?

Join a welcoming, forward-thinking and collaborative community

Our teachers and staff embrace new ideas and have the support to put those ideas into action. They’re also actively involved in every aspect of school life, from coaching athletics and directing theatre productions, to accompanying students on service trips around the world.

We offer dynamic 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.

Benefits

All employees

Support for professional development, including individual and school-wide programs
Opportunities for career development as part of a growing school
Comprehensive onboarding program
Health and wellness program, including access to campus fitness facilities
Dental coverage (100% for basic service and 50% for major treatment)
Extended health coverage (100% of eligible expense)
Parental/maternity leave top-up
Campus is easily accessible by transit. Transportation incentive for those who take transit, cycle, carpool or walk to work. Underground parking is provided.
Community Dining Program provides a hot, healthy and delicious lunch daily
Generous employer RRSP contributions
One-to-one financial planning services with professionals offered
Generous holiday breaks built into the school year. For non-teaching staff, holidays start at three weeks, plus 18 additional administrative days.
Flexible working arrangements are available on a role-dependent basis (non-teaching staff only).
Bike storage rooms and shower facilities with complimentary amenities.

Teachers

Competitive salaries; for example, the pay grid for the 2023-2024 school year pay grid include: Category 5, Step 1: $69,218 and Category 6, Step 10: $111,707
Teachers engage fully in the life of the School and are provided with significant preparation and collaborative learning time
Small class sizes (approximately 20 students/class) and state-of-the-art learning facilities
Access to resources, teaching tools and technology, including a MacBook Pro assigned to each teacher. All Senior School students are also provided with a MacBook, and Junior School students an iPad. Teachers and students receive technology support through our IT team.

Pro-D

Crofton House is a place of ongoing learning – for students and for staff. Teachers have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of professional development opportunities, including:

Attending workshops and conferences held at Crofton House or provincial conferences
Working with speakers and educators and experts-in-residence
Applying to become a Research Chair of Teaching and Learning: This CHS program provides teachers the opportunity to contribute to the teaching profession through funded, progressive research. Meet our current Chairs of Teaching and Learning.
Participating in “Late Start Wednesdays” where a later start for students on Wednesday mornings allows staff time for ongoing collaborative professional learning and supports student well-being.
Joining the Junior School Associate Teacher Program where new graduates from the Faculty of Education can gain experience teaching a wide range of grades (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 7) and subject areas, working alongside a team of exemplary teacher-mentors.

Wellness

Our wellness program includes tools and education to support personal development and physical, mental and financial health, including:

Access to Homewood Health Employee and Family Assistance Program
Membership discounts at places like Classpass, YYoga, The Dailey Method, Pure Barre, Juice Truck and others.
On-site fitness classes
Annual Lifestyle Spending Account
Financial planning sessions

Opportunities

Bound by our belief in girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families.

Career Opportunities

Commitment to Community

Learn about how Crofton House School is making a difference in our community:

Ivy Compass, our signature program, promotes service learning and social and environmental responsibility among students in all grades
Service learning is integrated from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and supports organizations including Women Leaders of Tomorrow, Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter, YWCA, and Canuck Place Childrens’ Hospice.
CHS offers financial assistance to girls entering Grade 8 that can offset as much as 98% of tuition and program-related fees
Our annual Winter Bazaar supports KidSafe, a local charity that provides vulnerable children with educational, nutritional and fun programming during school breaks
CHS employees have a 20-year history of supporting the United Way with an annual, employee-run fundraising campaign

Crofton House School prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any member or group based upon age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry or other categories protected by British Columbia law. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees from all backgrounds who meet specific job requirements and who are keen to participate in all aspects of school life. We value diversity and inclusion, and hope to hear from all qualified candidates.

950+

Students Enrolled From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

RRSP

generous employer contributions

200

dedicated and caring staff and faculty

20 Students

is the average class size

100%

dental coverage for basic service & 50% for major treatment

20+ Years

of proudly supporting the United Way