Lower Elementary Teaching Position | Bee Montessori Niagara School

Job summary

Guide Lower Elementary children as they engage in purposeful work, and prepare and maintain a safe, nurturing Montessori classroom. Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences, support positive behaviour, model desired conduct, communicate professionally with families and colleagues, and comply with Ministry requirements.

Job details

Job Category: Bee Montessori Niagara School Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Niagara Falls Ontario EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2027 Bee Montessori Niagara School – Niagara Falls, ON (Portage Road location) Bee Montessori Niagara is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lower Elementary Montessori trained teacher (or teacher candidate) to join our growing school community. The successful candidate will work independently in the Lower Elementary Classroom (under mentorship, as needed), or with a co- teacher. Attributes The successful candidate will demonstrate: – strong ability to be both independent and a collaborative team member – strong leadership and organizational skills – effective interpersonal skills (including oral and written communication) – Full AMI/MACTE training (Casa) is an asset Job Description/Responsibilities Include – Working hours: 8:15 am – 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday (*subject to change) – Observes and guides children while they complete purposeful, meaningful work in a safe and nurturing environment – Maintains a beautifully prepared classroom environment – Plans and implements a stimulating, engaging and age-appropriate Montessori learning environment for Lower Elementary aged children – Uses a positive and effective approach to behaviour management that aligns with Bee Montessori Niagara’s philosophy and values. – Models desired behaviours – Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality and courtesy at all times when communicating with students, families and colleagues – Complies with Ministry requirements We Offer – A competitive salary, depending on education and experience – Paid Winter Break/March Break – A minimum of 4 paid personal days per school year – A thoroughly prepared Montessori environment – Mentorship and opportunities for professional development – A caring, warm and friendly workplace environment – BMN is willing to cover 100% of the total cost of the Lower Elementary training Qualifications – Previous experience working with Lower Elementary aged children* preferred but not required – Previous experience working with Casa aged children – Accredited Montessori Diploma (AMI/MACTE) preferred – Current First Aid/CPR training – Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check We are open to the possibility of the successful candidate completing their Lower Elementary Training Thank you for your interest in our school community. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Resumes and cover letters expressing interest in this position should be forwarded to: meghanhr@beemontessori.ca and headofschool@beemontessori.ca

What you’ll do

Guide Lower Elementary children as they engage in purposeful work, and prepare and maintain a safe, nurturing Montessori classroom. Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences, support positive behaviour, model desired conduct, communicate professionally with families and colleagues, and comply with Ministry requirements.

Requirements

Lower Elementary Montessori training or candidacy is sought, with an accredited AMI/MACTE Montessori diploma preferred; the school is open to the successful candidate completing Lower Elementary training. Preferred experience includes working with Lower Elementary or Casa-aged children, and candidates must have current First Aid/CPR training and a valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Benefits

• Paid Winter Break And March Break
• Minimum Of Four Paid Personal Days Per School Year
• Mentorship And Professional Development Opportunities
• Montessori Training Costs Covered

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Montessori Teaching
• Classroom Management
• Lesson Planning
• Child Observation
• Behaviour Management
• Leadership
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Classroom Preparation

Job areas

• Education

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