Montessori Casa Teacher

Job summary

Guide children aged 3 to 6 using the Montessori method in a nurturing, stimulating classroom that supports their holistic development, independence, and self-motivation. Plan and deliver the Casa program, challenge and support each child, and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.

Job details

Job Category: The Progressive Montessori Academy Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Stouffville Posting Date: May 2024 The PMA offers an authentic Montessori program and learning environment. As a Montessori Casa Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in fostering the holistic development of children aged 3 to 6 years old. Utilizing the Montessori method, you will create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Your passion for early childhood education, coupled with your dedication to the Montessori philosophy, will empower young learners to become confident, independent, and self-motivated individuals. Candidates for the position will need to have a Montessori diploma (3-6) from a MACTE accredited or AMI training program. We are seeking a guide who knows how to challenge and support children to bring out their best qualities. Our ideal candidate is committed to their own lifelong learning and development and will bring a love of learning to the classroom. We Offer A warm inclusive and supportive work environment Many opportunities for ongoing professional development Freedom to bring your own ideas within the classroom A competitive salary based on experience A comprehensive health and dental benefit program Requirements AMI or MACTE accredited diploma Previous Montessori experience Patience, empathy an a genuine passion for working with young children Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Excellent program planning skills and thorough knowledge of the Casa program Experience working in a collaborative Montessori environment Current criminal reference check Current First Aid and CPR and up to date medical records Updated immunization records. We will need two references from you If you are interested in the possibility of joining our school community, please forward your resume and cover letter to: Lubna Jaffer, Principal, ljaffer@thepma.ca We are looking to fill this role for our 2024-2025 school year. Job Types: Full-time, Contract. Contract length: 11 months

What you’ll do

Guide children aged 3 to 6 using the Montessori method in a nurturing, stimulating classroom that supports their holistic development, independence, and self-motivation. Plan and deliver the Casa program, challenge and support each child, and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Montessori diploma for ages 3 to 6 from an AMI or MACTE-accredited program and have previous Montessori experience. They should have strong Casa program planning, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills, along with current criminal reference, First Aid and CPR, medical, and immunization records, and two references.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Montessori Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Casa Program Planning
• Child Development
• Classroom Management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization
• Collaboration
• Patience
• Empathy
• Program Planning

Job areas

• Education

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