Montessori Teacher

Job summary

The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing Montessori learning experiences while observing and assessing children's development. They must also maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment while fostering positive relationships with children and families.

Job details

Application Deadline 2026-12-31 Work Location Downtown, Mississauga, North York, Scarborough, Richmond Hill Job Responsibility  Observe, guide, supervise, and assess children while they learn in the classroom environment.  Plan, design, facilitate and implement Montessori learning experience to children  Develop and implement with your “team” individual and group curriculums for pre Casa or Casa age group  Engage meaningfully with children to support their physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children  Maintain, clean and organize an inspirational learning environment  Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor  Model positive adult/child relationships  Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members  Ensure an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children  Promote a welcoming environment for all families and community members Job Requirements  Hold an early childhood Montessori diploma/certificate from a MACTE/AMI accredited institute  Have at least one-year working experience in a licensed childcare center and/or Montessori learning environment  Registered by a provincial or territorial association for ECE is definitely a plus  Language Skills: Fluency in English is a must, Fluency in Mandarin is a plus  Possess excellent behavior management skills, including problem solving, positive reinforcement and redirection strategies.  Be innovative and creative, and have strong programming skills.  Strong interpersonal communication skills with an emphasis on teamwork.  Show warmth and sincerity when working with children.  Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Job requires frequent lifting up to 20 lbs; bending, kneeling, crouching  Hold a valid standard First Aid/CPR certificate  A clear Health and Police Reference Check is mandatory prior to employment

What you’ll do

The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing Montessori learning experiences while observing and assessing children's development. They must also maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment while fostering positive relationships with children and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an early childhood Montessori diploma from an accredited institute and have at least one year of experience in a licensed childcare or Montessori setting. A valid First Aid/CPR certificate and a clear police reference check are mandatory for employment.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Montessori teaching
• Early childhood education
• Curriculum development
• Behavior management
• Classroom supervision
• First aid
• CPR
• Problem solving
• Positive reinforcement
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Observation skills
• Reporting
• Lesson planning

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services