Montessori Teacher

Atlantic Montessori School; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking a passionate educator to foster the growth and development of young children. In this role, you will assess children's needs, create personalized learning plans, and implement engaging programs that promote their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and Montessori certification, along with at least five years of relevant experience. Join a dedicated team that values creativity, collaboration, and the well-being of children, and contribute to shaping the future of our youngest learners in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in child care with a focus on early childhood education.
• Bachelor's degree and Montessori certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and create tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs for various developmental needs.

Skills

Child Development Assessment

Storytelling

Creative Expression

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Tools

Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations to meet the physical needs of mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities