Montessori Early Child Educator

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School invites applications for the position of Montessori Early Childhood Educator, starting September 2025. The successful candidate will create an enriching learning environment for children aged Preschool to Grade 12 and be part of a vibrant school community. This position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including 14 weeks of vacation and RRSP contributions.

Benefits

14 weeks of vacation or summer camp compensation

RRSP contribution of 8% with employee investment

Hot lunch program with staff discount

Qualifications

• Past experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool setting.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Strong knowledge of BC's Early Learning Framework.

Responsibilities

• Implement a Montessori-inspired curriculum.
• Foster strong relationships with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to cultivate an inclusive preschool community.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Experience

Lesson Planning

Special Education

Experience with Children

Education

Certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Montessori Training Certification

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

Are you interested in joining a great school community and working with a team of awesome people who are passionate about the exciting world of education

Who are we

Over the past 20 years Aberdeen Hall has become a toplevel independent school that provides excellent academics and a strong character education to our diverse student population of 700 Preschool to Grade 12 children.

We have an opportunity in September 2025 in our Preschool for an Montessori Early Childhood Educator (ECE) (position profile can be found here) .

We welcome applicants who like us embrace the core values of resilience responsibility integrity optimism curiosity and kindness. You are also known to be innovative progressive adaptable and passionate about raising the next generation to lead meaningful lives as contributing citizens to their communities.

What makes us different

Working at Aberdeen Hall is far from the status quo. We are a forwardthinking school that believes in rewarding our employees and putting our people first. We are grateful for our communityspirited culture and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for worklife balance a comfortable pace of life and a wide range of afterwork activities.

Aberdeen Hall provides

Competitive annual salary of $50185 to $58390 inclusive of vacation p ay and the BC government wage enhancement. Commensurate with education and years of teaching experience.

14 weeks of vacation (or 8 weeks of vacation with the commitment of working in our outofsession camps with additional compensation included).

RRSP contribution of 8% for employees that invest 4% of their salary.

Hot lunch Program (with staff discount).

Open and collaborative culture.

Newly built inspiring campus setting.

Innovative and progressive approach to teaching.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) plays a vital role in creating a nurturing and developmentally enriching environment that supports childrens cognitive social emotional and physical growth. Reporting to the Director of Preschool the ECE is responsible for implementing a Montessoriinspired curriculum fostering strong and supportive relationships with families and collaborating with colleagues to cultivate a warm inclusive and engaging preschool community.

Success Factors

Certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and valid BC license to practice and hold recognized Montessori Training certification

Past experience in a licensed childcare center preschool or similar setting.

Current First Aid & CPR Certification.

Clearance of a Criminal Record Check.

Experience in an Independent School would be an asset.

Class 4 Drivers License would be an asset.

Completion of the Ages & Stages Questionnaire Training would be an asset.

Completion of the Circle of Security Training would be an asset.

Strong Knowledge of BCs Early Learning Framework and child development practices.

Computer Skills : Google Classroom docs sheets slides and Gmail.

Strong Knowledge of the ECEBC Code of Ethics.

Strong Knowledge of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.

Ability to understand the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in building trust and contribute to a positive working atmosphere across the School community.

Known to communicate negotiate collaborate and build partnerships effectively.

As part of our active commitment to diversity equity and inclusion we strive to welcome students families and employees with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to enrich the Aberdeen Hall family with varied perspectives.

The successful applicant to our role will be a team player and participate in extracurricular activities. Aberdeen Hall offers competitive compensation and excellent longterm potential. We thank all candidates for their time and interest; however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter that includes your first and last name to Lisa White Director of Finance & Human Resources at

To learn more about us visit .

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 50185 - 58390

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