Casa Montessori Teacher | Al-Manarat Heights Islamic School

Job summary

Prepare and maintain an orderly Montessori classroom, present learning activities, and guide children in developing independence, concentration, responsibility, and courtesy. Observe and document children’s development, communicate progress with families, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain a safe and respectful environment.

Job details

Job Category: Al-Manarat Heights Islamic School Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Mississauga Ontario Ages 4-6 | Full-time | On-site in Mississauga LOCATION 2550 Argentia Road, Unit 121, Mississauga, ON START DATE As soon as possible COMPENSATION $25-$29 per hour, based on credentials and experience SCHEDULE Monday-Friday; exact hours discussed during the interview The opportunity Al-Manarat Heights Islamic School is seeking a skilled and caring Casa Montessori Teacher to lead and strengthen our program for children ages 4-6. The successful candidate will bring sound Montessori knowledge, practical experience with Montessori materials, and a respectful, child-centred approach to classroom leadership. Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain an orderly, engaging learning environment with age-appropriate Montessori materials. Present practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics and cultural activities with confidence and care. Guide children through purposeful work that develops independence, concentration, responsibility and courtesy. Observe and document each child’s development; prepare plans and communicate progress professionally with families. Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues to strengthen consistent Montessori practice across the Casa program. Maintain a safe, inclusive and respectful classroom in accordance with school policies and applicable requirements. Qualifications A recognized Early Childhood/Casa Montessori diploma for ages 3-6 from an AMI- or MACTE-accredited teacher education program. Hands-on Montessori classroom experience, including presenting materials and supporting an uninterrupted work cycle. Strong classroom management, observation, recordkeeping, communication and collaboration skills. Professional proficiency in English. No additional language is required. Current Vulnerable Sector Check and Standard First Aid/CPR-C, or willingness to obtain them before starting. Legal authorization to work in Canada. Our faith-based environment Al-Manarat is an Islamic school committed to nurturing children’s spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and emotional growth. The successful candidate must be willing and able to uphold, model and support the school’s Islamic ethos and character-development goals in daily classroom life. Candidates with demonstrated understanding of Islamic education and values are especially encouraged to apply. APPLY: Send a resume and brief cover letter to careers@almanarat.ca Applications are reviewed directly by the school’s hiring team. Al-Manarat welcomes applications from qualified candidates and will provide accommodation during the recruitment process upon request.

What you’ll do

Prepare and maintain an orderly Montessori classroom, present learning activities, and guide children in developing independence, concentration, responsibility, and courtesy. Observe and document children’s development, communicate progress with families, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain a safe and respectful environment.

Requirements

Requires a recognized Casa Montessori diploma for ages 3–6 from an AMI- or MACTE-accredited program, hands-on Montessori classroom experience, and strong classroom management, observation, recordkeeping, communication, and collaboration skills. Candidates must be proficient in English, authorized to work in Canada, and have or obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check and Standard First Aid/CPR-C; they must also support the school’s Islamic ethos.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred
• Family communication · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Montessori Classroom Leadership
• Montessori Materials Presentation
• Classroom Management
• Child Observation
• Developmental Documentation
• Lesson Planning
• Family Communication
• Collaboration
• Inclusive Classroom Practice
• English Communication
• Practical Life Activities
• Sensorial Activities
• Language Activities
• Mathematics Activities
• Cultural Activities

Job areas

• Education

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