Requirements:

• BC Teacher Certification (Teachers Regulation Branch) or alternative as supported by the BC Teachers Regulation Branch
• Interest in being a part of a dynamic and visionary IB school community

Ideal characteristics:

• Experience in teaching (or proven ability to teach) IB curriculum

Please submit cover letter followed by resume as one attachment (MS Word or PDF format) and quote the reference #G012 in the subject line of your email. This posting will remain open for applicants until successfully filled.

Brockton School is currently seeking a certified Early Childhood Educator – On Call, to help us in our mission to inspire the growth of outstanding humans.
On Call staff play a key role in supporting classroom teachers when absent and continuing the implementation of the curriculum and classroom lessons. Ideal candidates must be collaborative, flexible, and compassionate. Given On Call staff may work closely with all teachers in the school, they must be open to feedback and be reflective about learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

At least one of the following certifications:

• Early Childhood Educators Certificate (ECE).

Requirements:

• Teaching experience an asset;
• Experience working directly with young children an asset;
• Passionate about learning and growing as an educator;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Flexible and innovative when approaching challenges;
• Highly organized;
• Strong time–management and problem-solving skills.
• Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in the implementation of the daily program and instructional activities;
• Work with children individually or in small groups to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies;
• Provide thorough and active supervision of students at all times and developmentally appropriate behavioural guidance;
• Participate in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment;
• Supervise outdoor play, snack, rest, and meal times;
• Lead and implement before – and/or after-school programming for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5;
• Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees inside and outside of the school;
• Follow directions given by leadership;
• Other duties as needed.

Please submit a cover letter followed by a resume as one attachment (MS Word or PDF format) and quote the position of interest in the subject line of your email: humanresources@brocktonschool.com. This posting will remain open for applicants until successfully filled.

Brockton School Personal Counsellors are essential members of the Student Services team. The Student Services Team helps educate our entire school community on the importance of mental wellbeing, and they are available to support one-to-one, small group, and whole class lessons from JK-12. 

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work in partnership with the Principals of the Senior and Junior School, Student Services Director, and Student Services team to help support the overall well-being of our students, families, and faculty 
• Support mental health, wellbeing and the psychological, social and academic development of students JK-12 

Student Programming

• Individual and personalized 1:1 personal counselling support
• Development of counselling treatment goals, strategies, and plan

Communications

• Communicate with families as needed, while maintaining professional boundaries including confidentiality

Supporting roles

• Member of Brockton Student Services Team 
• Contribute to IEPs as relevant 
• Risk assessment and Crisis management
• Supporting the Safer Schools Coordinator as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:

• Essential: Masters in Counselling Psychology
• B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria
• Ideally a minimum of 3 years of experience in child and youth counselling 
• Knowledge of IB curriculum and demands an asset
• Experience in an independent school, an asset
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, flexible, and reflective
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Energy and readiness to participate in the diverse life of the School community
• A commitment to continued professional development and growth
• Superior time management, communication and organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to easily establish rapport with students, parents, faculty and community members
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the wellbeing of pupils
• Ability to research and find information for families
• Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to adapt to changing demands and school growth
• Knowledge and assurance of confidentiality where it applies

Please note that applicants must already have legal standing to work and teach in British Columbia. Criminal Record Check clearance is a condition of initial and ongoing employment.

Brockton holds diversity and inclusivity to be core values.   If you would like to express an interest in this position, please submit a cover letter followed by a resume as one attachment (MS Word or PDF format) and quote the position of interest in the subject line of your email:  hr@brocktonschool.com. 

This posting will remain open for applicants until successfully filled.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.