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Montessori Teacher

Oakville, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

$22–$24 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

The teacher is responsible for setting up and managing a Montessori classroom, providing a prepared environment and tailored lessons in areas like Practical Life and Mathematics. They must also ensure program compliance with Ministry standards and maintain professional relationships with parents and staff.

Job details

Posting Date: July 2024 SimplySmart Child Care Centre is looking for experienced, energetic & self-starters who can set up and run a Montessori classroom. A key requirement is experience and positive attitude to start a new program. Salary is negotiable. The teacher should enjoy being around children and have a tremendous ability to engage with children. We include a wage enhancement grant, other funding from the Government and comprehensive health benefits. Why choose SimplySmart? A dynamic organization that gives you the ability to grow and learn every day. Medical and dental benefits provided. Roles And Responsibilities Provide the children with a “prepared environment” which includes making materials to support the individual needs within the classroom; Plan individual and/or group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional, and academic areas; Instruct children in each area of the classroom: giving presentations and lessons in each area including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture; Allow children to be as independent as possible; Encourage individual work time to promote independence as well as group work to promote socialization; Identify, select, and modify work in the room to meet the needs of children with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs; Conduct parent/teacher interviews; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers; Participate school special activities and celebrations; Responsible for diaper changing and/or assisting with toileting while demonstrating respect for the child; Responsible for classroom cleanliness; Maintains a high level of professional at all time; Follows and implements health and safety through the uses of a variety of tools including daily observation forms, sanitary practices forms, medication forms, and the environmental assessment tools; Performs other duties as assigned; Maintains knowledge, skills and abilities through on-going education and attends professional development courses and workshops; Participate in outdoor activities with children for at least 2 hours per day; Ensure the program compliance with all Ministry and program’s standards. i.e. CCEYA, CCMA; Responsible and independent. Creative, hard-working team player, energetic, and flexible. Have a very positive and professional attitude and be able to work and contribute to our school and community. Qualification Montessori Certified (Required) Over one year of experience working with children in a Montessori environment Standard First Aid CPR C+ Vulnerable Sector Check Immunization up to date (including a 2 step TB test) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $22.00 to $24.00 /hour

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be Montessori Certified with over one year of experience working in a Montessori environment. Required credentials include Standard First Aid CPR C+, a Vulnerable Sector Check, and up-to-date immunizations.