Casa Guide for September 2025

Montessori Teachers College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bright classrooms

Midtown location near transit

Professional development funded

Staff family tuition discounts

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Maria Montessori School in Toronto is seeking a Montessori Casa Guide to implement AMI Montessori principles and lead a child-centered Casa classroom in a close-knit community.

You will collaborate with colleagues, communicate with parents, ensure a safe, joyful learning environment, and support children aged 18 months to 12 years.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential.
• Love of learning and collaboration with colleagues are important.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and delivering high-fidelity Montessori education.
• Establishing a child-centered classroom that encourages independence and respect.
• Fostering joy and discovery in learning.
• Ensuring a safe and caring environment for students and parents.
• Reporting to Principal and informing parents about child progress.
• Communicating effectively with parents in formal and informal settings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Love of learning

Education

Accredited Primary 3-6 training

Casa classroom experience

First Aid & CPR

Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search

Job description

Job Category: Maria Montessori School

Job Type: Full Time Part Time

Job Location: Ontario Toronto

Maria Montessori School is located in the beautiful Leaside neighborhood of Midtown Toronto, Ontario. We have been providing high-fidelity Montessori education to children aged 18 months to 12 years for 50 wonderful years. At MMS we foster a close-knit, family-friendly community for our students, parents and staff.

Maria Montessori School is looking for a Montessori Casa Guide who has the knowledge and skills necessary to implement AMI Montessori principles to join our incredible staff. The person we are looking for will not only have a deep, abiding interest in Montessori and child development, but also have strong interpersonal skills, a love of learning, and be a team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues.

Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Implementing and delivering high-fidelity Montessori education


• Establishing a child-centered classroom that encourages children to be independent and to respect themselves and others


• Fostering a feeling of joy and discovery


• Ensuring a safe and caring environment for students and their parents


• Reporting and record keeping that ensures that the Principal and parents are kept abreast of the challenges, successes and competencies of each child


• Having effective communication skills, and actively and positively interacting with parents in both formal and informal settings

Qualifications And Requirements

• Accredited Primary 3-6 training


• Experience in a Casa classroom is an asset


• Current Standard First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain


• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search within past 6 months

What MMS Can Offer You

• Bright, beautiful classrooms, each with a full set of Montessori material in which to work alongside an experienced and devoted assistant


• An amazing midtown location close to beautiful green spaces, public transit and other amenities for you and your students


• Ongoing professional development opportunities fully funded by the school


• Competitive salary and benefits package, including significant tuition discounts for staff children


• A collaborative, supportive, inclusive work environment


• And so much more...

Maria Montessori School is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment in which everyone’s human rights are respected. It does not discriminate or permit any discrimination on grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

Start Date: As soon as possible (September 2025)