Montessori Casa Teacher – Vancouver, BC

Mtcbc Ami; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits after

Paid professional development

Collaborative staffing and support

Opportunity to establish new program

Beautiful Montessori environment

Job summary

Together We Grow Montessori School in Vancouver, BC seeks experienced Montessori Casa Teachers to join our founding educational team. You will prepare and maintain a beautiful, developmentally appropriate classroom, present Montessori materials, observe progress, and foster respectful partnerships with children, families, and colleagues.

We offer full-time, permanent employment with compensation of $29.00-$34.00 per hour, start date January 2027, and benefits after probation along with paid

Qualifications

• Valid BC ECE certificate required or eligible.
• Montessori Casa/3-6 training from an established program.
• Experience in Montessori Casa or preschool classrooms.
• Strong knowledge of Montessori philosophy and materials.
• First Aid/CPR current or willingness to obtain before employment.
• Ability to provide references and pass a Police/Criminal Record Check.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain an organized, beautiful, accessible Montessori environment.
• Protect and support a consistent, uninterrupted Montessori work cycle.
• Present Montessori lessons individually and in small groups.
• Observe children and plan lessons based on interests and development.
• Maintain observation notes, records, and developmental documentation.
• Support children's independence, concentration, and responsibility.
• Use respectful, developmentally appropriate guidance practices.
• Collaborate with Montessori teachers, ECEs, ECEAs, and staff.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians.
• Follow licensing, safety, and confidentiality requirements.
• Support meals, toileting, rest, outdoor play, and daily care routines.
• Contribute to a respectful, reflective school culture.

Skills

Montessori Casa classroom experience

Observation recording and classroom‑管理

Family communication skills

Education

British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Certificate

Montessori Casa/3-6 training from established program

Job description

Together We Grow Montessori School

Vancouver, BC

Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: $29.00-$34.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Together We Grow Montessori School is a new Montessori Casa program preparing to open in Vancouver’s West Broadway community. Our school will serve children ages 2.5 to 5 in thoughtfully prepared, mixed-age Montessori classrooms.

Our approach is grounded in authentic Montessori practice, respect for each child, uninterrupted learning, careful observation, and meaningful partnerships with families. We are creating a calm, beautiful, and purposeful environment where educators are respected as professionals and supported in building a strong classroom community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Montessori Casa Teachers to join our founding educational team.

Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, Montessori experience, and classroom leadership background, the successful applicant may be considered for a Lead Teacher position.

The Montessori Teacher will help prepare and maintain the classroom environment, present Montessori materials, observe and document children’s development, support a consistent uninterrupted work cycle, and build respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and maintain an organized, beautiful, accessible, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment
• Protect and support a consistent, uninterrupted Montessori work cycle
• Present Montessori lessons individually and in small groups
• Observe children and plan lessons based on their interests, readiness, and developmental needs
• Maintain observation notes, lesson records, and developmental documentation
• Support children’s independence, concentration, coordination, confidence, and sense of responsibility
• Use respectful and developmentally appropriate guidance practices
• Work collaboratively with Montessori teachers, ECEs, ECEAs, and support staff
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with parents and guardians
• Follow all licensing, supervision, health, safety, emergency, and confidentiality requirements
• Support meals, toileting, rest, outdoor play, and other daily care routines as required
• Contribute to a respectful, reflective, and collaborative school culture

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood or Casa training for ages 3-6 from an established Montessori teacher education program
• Experience working in a Montessori Casa or preschool classroom
• Strong knowledge of Montessori philosophy and material presentations
• Current Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before employment
• Strong observation, communication, record-keeping, and classroom-management skills
• Eligibility to work in Canada
• Ability to provide professional references and complete a Criminal Record Check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AMI, AMS, MACTE-recognized, or comparable Montessori Early Childhood credential
• Three or more years of Montessori Casa classroom experience
• Previous experience as a Montessori Lead Teacher or Head Guide
• Experience leading an uninterrupted Montessori work cycle
• Experience supporting classroom assistants and communicating with families

Candidates with strong Montessori training and less than three years of classroom experience are also encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation of $29.00-$34.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive employee benefits following successful completion of the three-month probationary period
• Opportunities for paid professional development and continued Montessori learning
• Collaborative classroom staffing and administrative support
• A thoughtfully prepared and well-resourced Montessori environment
• An opportunity to help establish a new Montessori Casa program from the beginning

START DATE

Regular full-time employment is anticipated to begin in January 2027. Paid classroom preparation, orientation, and staff training may begin before opening.

The anticipated opening date remains subject to the completion of construction and licensing approvals.