Montessori Teacher

Position: Montessori Teacher

Teacher Status: Permanent, Full Time

Salary Band: $28-$30/Hour (based on experience) + Health Benefits and 2 Weeks Vacation (4% Accrual)

Who We Are

We are more than a childcare provider—we are a community that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning. Guided by Ontario’s How Does Learning Happen? framework, we believe children learn best in safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where educators are valued, supported, and empowered. Not to forget that all of our preschool programs are Montessori inspired.

Why work with us?

• Child-centred, play-based learning philosophy
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Commitment to professional growth and best practices
• Purpose-driven work that makes a real impact in early years
• Paid winter break closure

What You Will Do

• Supervise and mentor classroom assistants, ensuring a cohesive team approach that follows Montessori principles and maintains a peaceful atmosphere
• Consistently model grace and Courtesy, fostering a classroom culture built on mutual respect, empathy, and peaceful conflict resolution.
• Provide targeted, one-on-one and small-group presentations of Montessori materials across the curriculum, following the child's unique developmental pace
• Supervise small and large group activities that take place both indoor and outdoor
• Design and facilitate age-appropriate activities that support the cognitive, physical, and social development of the children aligned with Ontario’s HDLH framework
• Support the children with developing their pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation through play-based and Montessori inspired learning
• Conduct daily clinical observations of each child’s progress and maintain detailed records to guide individualized lesson planning
• Assist children in washroom routines, dressing, and lunchtime
• Maintain a hygienic/safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment in compliance with CCEYA
• Partner with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and educational workshops to support the child’s development at home
• Follow health, safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and reflective practice

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Experience)

• Energetic, motivated, and dynamic teacher with a passion for early learning
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with young children in a childcare or early learning setting
• MACTE / AMI Certification
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check (clear and current)
• Standard First Aid & CPR (Level C) certification
• Strong understanding of child safety, supervision, and positive guidance strategies
• Reliable, professional, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• TB Test; Immunization - TDP and MMR
• Experience developing age-appropriate Montessori curriculum
• RECE certification is an asset

Join Us

If you are a caring and committed early childhood professional who thrives in a dynamic,

child-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help

shape the early learning experiences that make a lifelong difference.