Teacher (RECE or Montessori)

Teacher (RECE)

About the Role:

As a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) Teacher, you will work closely with other Bloomsbury Academy staff to create and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children aged 18 months to 6. Leading your assigned classroom, you will be responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive environment that supports children's holistic development while adhering to regulatory standards and organizational philosophy.

At Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury Academy, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment and development.

As we are a highly collaborative team, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site full-time.

This position is being created to support anticipated growth. The hourly range for this position is $28 to $30 per hour, based on skills and experience. Our total rewards program recognizes performance, supports well-being, and encourages growth by offering paid vacation and personal days, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mental health resources, and a generous professional development allowance.

Fitzrovia uses AI-enabled tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. Final hiring decisions are made by Fitzrovia’s hiring team.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Director/Site Supervisor Teacher, collaborate with Bloomsbury staff to design and implement a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of children in the assigned classroom, incorporating Montessori principles and practices where applicable.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the program by identifying innovative ways to enrich children's learning experiences and foster independence, curiosity, and growth.
• Utilize assessment tools such as Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), How Does Learning Happen? , and AQI to evaluate program effectiveness, monitor children's progress, and inform program planning.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and prepared learning environment that promotes children's cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and practical life development.
• Observe children daily to monitor overall health, development, and well-being, documenting observations and communicating potential learning or behavioural concerns to the Director/Site Supervisor Teacher and families as appropriate.
• Promote positive interactions, self-regulation, and respectful behaviour guidance while providing ongoing supervision during classroom, playground, group, individual, and routine activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete child records, including emergency contact information, allergy lists, developmental observations, and other required documentation, ensuring the Director/Site Supervisor Teacher is informed of any updates.
• Observe and assess children's progress, interests, and developmental needs to support individualized learning experiences and ensure programs meet both individual and group needs.
• Facilitate engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage exploration, independence, concentration, and skill development across all areas of learning.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive atmosphere through fair, consistent, and developmentally appropriate behaviour guidance practices.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with families through ongoing communication, support, and resource sharing to promote children's success and well-being.
• Previous Montessori classroom experience and/or Montessori training is considered a strong asset, with demonstrated understanding of child-led learning, prepared environments, and fostering independence in young children.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Early Childhood Education Diploma (RECE) or provincially recognized equivalency
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in early childhood education or related field
• Montessori training, certification, or demonstrated experience in a Montessori classroom environment considered a strong asset
• Prior experience in private childcare is preferred
• Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators required
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), How Does Learning Happen, and ELEC document considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain open communication with colleagues, supervisors, and families
• Considerable proficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing professional development, including attending workshops, conferences, and in-house training
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations
• Strong understanding of confidentiality protocols and ethical standards in childcare settings

Why Bloomsbury Academy and Fitzrovia:

Bloomsbury Academy is a high-quality learning program with a beautifully designed learning space, a dedicated playground, and a gymnasium conveniently located within Fitzrovia Collection communities. Our "playful teaching" approach prepares students for a successful transition to primary school and beyond.

Fitzrovia is a vertically integrated development and asset manager focused on Class-A and vintage-style apartment buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Montreal. Fitzrovia provides best-in-class development, construction, property and asset management with a focus on design, active lifestyle management and exceptional customer service.

Fitzrovia partners with public institutions, pension funds and high net worth investors who have a bias towards long-term cash flow generating assets. The company is the largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments in Canada with over $9 billion of assets under management.

We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. As a proud Canadian company, we are consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by The National Apartment Association. To learn more about Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury, visit and

Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at View email address on ca.talent.com.