Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
- Ancaster, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Job Category: Foundations Montessori School
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Ancaster
Posting Date: May 2024
Job Description
Foundations Montessori School is hiring a full-time Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher (Grades 1-3) for the 2024-2025 school year. Our school is a warm and caring Montessori-rich environment that nurtures each child’s gifts and fosters the child’s total development: intellectual, social, and emotional – enabling them to be positive contributors to their community.
We are looking for a Lower Elementary Teacher who aligns with our school values, has excellent communication and organizational skills, and a passion for the Montessori pedagogy. This team player should come with a positive attitude and professionalism. This is a full-time, contract position. Contracted hours of work: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, September 2024 to June 2025 as per our school calendar with December and March break off.
Responsibilities
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted by email.
Job Type
Application deadline: 2024-05-31
Expected start date: 2024-09-02
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Ancaster
Posting Date: May 2024
Job Description
Foundations Montessori School is hiring a full-time Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher (Grades 1-3) for the 2024-2025 school year. Our school is a warm and caring Montessori-rich environment that nurtures each child’s gifts and fosters the child’s total development: intellectual, social, and emotional – enabling them to be positive contributors to their community.
We are looking for a Lower Elementary Teacher who aligns with our school values, has excellent communication and organizational skills, and a passion for the Montessori pedagogy. This team player should come with a positive attitude and professionalism. This is a full-time, contract position. Contracted hours of work: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, September 2024 to June 2025 as per our school calendar with December and March break off.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a self-directed, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for students, to meet their individual needs following the Lower Elementary Montessori pedagogy.
- Maintain open and positive communication with students’ parents.
- Keep the classroom clean and inviting by keeping materials organized and clean.
- Understands the Montessori method and how to apply it in the Lower Elementary classroom focusing on the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the students.
- A positive and respectful role model for young children who displays patience, kindness, and calmness in all interactions.
- Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing progress reports.
- Montessori Teacher education training and certification; preferably AMI or MACTE certified.
- Experience working in a Montessori environment.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted by email.
Job Type
- Full-time
- On-site parking
- Monday to Friday
- In person, 265 Wilson St East, Ancaster, L9G 2B8
Application deadline: 2024-05-31
Expected start date: 2024-09-02
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Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain a clean, stimulating, self-directed, and inclusive Lower Elementary Montessori classroom that supports students’ individual, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs. Communicate positively with parents, serve as a respectful role model, and monitor and assess student progress, including writing progress reports.
Requirements
Montessori teacher education and certification are required, with AMI or MACTE certification preferred, along with experience working in a Montessori environment. A current Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required.
Skills
- Montessori Pedagogy
- Classroom Preparation
- Inclusive Learning Environment
- Individualized Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Organization
- Student Assessment
- Progress Reporting
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Patience
- Kindness
- Professionalism
Benefits
- On-Site Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Katy Lange
Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Montessori Education
- Montessori Certification
- AMI Certification
- MACTE Certification
- Lower Elementary
- Grades 1-3
- Montessori Pedagogy
- Self-Directed Learning
- Inclusive Education
- Individualized Learning
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communication
- Student Assessment
- Progress Reports
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Social Development
- Emotional Development
- Intellectual Development
- Physical Development