Lower Elementary Teacher | Elite Montessori School

Montessori Teachers College; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Montessori Teachers College in Mississauga is seeking a passionate Lower and Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher. In this role, you will engage with children, families, and community partners while implementing Montessori pedagogy. You'll collaborate with co-workers to create a nurturing environment and ensure equity in learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate must possess a Lower Elementary Montessori Diploma, with preferred qualifications of a Bachelor’s Degree. You will work full-time, Monday to Friday, fostering a love for lifelong learning among students.

Qualifications

• Up to date immunizations required.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR level C certification is necessary.
• Police check including a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the Lower Elementary Program.
• Observe and document children's learning.
• Build relationships with families to include them in the learning process.
• Work as part of a team with co-workers and community partners.

Skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Lower Elementary Montessori Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

A Little Bit About Us

Elite Montessori School was built with the sole purpose of educating students in a clean, nurturing environment that helps each child reach their full potential. We are located in Mississauga and offer programs from ages 2 ½ to 11 years. We continue to grow each year and are dedicated to offering excellence in education.

At Elite Montessori School you will work as a Lower and an Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher alongside some of the most dedicated educators in the industry. You will spend your time engaging, connecting, and learning alongside children, families, community partners, and co‑workers. You will model and grow a perspective of equity and strive for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness. You will work up to 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday. Hours typically run from 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. The School Year runs from September to the End of June.

Mandated Mandate for the Role

If you are passionate about Montessori and life‑long learning; you are energetic, resourceful, and creative in your pursuits of creating learning opportunities, building connections, and engaging with children and families. If you are Lower and Upper Elementary Montessori trained and possess the training and documents required, this is the right school for you.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing a Lower Elementary Program.
• Observing and documenting children's learning.
• Excellent classroom, time management and organizational skills.
• Building relationships with families and including them in the learning process.
• Working as part of a team with co‑workers, families, community partners, and children.
• Ensuring the safety of children by learning and acknowledging all children's diverse needs, backgrounds, and creating equitable opportunities for all children to engage.
• Demonstrating respect for spaces by ensuring the safety and cleanliness of all equipment, furniture, and materials.
• Understanding and implementing Montessori pedagogy and initiative to do and bring new things to the classroom and school.
• Hosting parent evenings such as Science Fairs, International Day, Graduation Events, Outdoor Events and similar events.
• Independently writing report cards.

Requirements

• Up to date immunizations.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR level C certification.
• Police check including a Vulnerable Sector Screening (no older than 6 months).
• References, including 1 professional and 1 personal.
• The ability to implement a Montessori curriculum utilizing AMS, TMI, AMI or another recognized developmentally appropriate Montessori practice.

Job Types: Full‑time
Casual dress

Education

• Lower Elementary Montessori Diploma.
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).

Work Location: In person
6395 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 1A5

Phone: [phone]
www.elitemontessorischool.com