Montessori Teacher

Solid Foundations Montessori School Inc; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Solid Foundations Montessori School Inc. is hiring an Early Childhood Educator to support the growth and development of children in a Montessori setting. You will assess developmental needs, plan tailored activities, and supervise staff to deliver engaging educational experiences.

Requirements include an ECE level 2 credential, First Aid, and background checks. The role is on-site in a rural daycare environment, with collaboration with educators and community partners.

Qualifications

• ECE level 2 credential is required.
• Criminal record check and Child Abuse Registry check are required.
• First Aid Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development to tailor learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Lead storytelling and interactive activities.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Punctuality

Team player

Education

ECE level 2 credential

Job description

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

2 years to less than 3 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Non-smoking

WORK SETTING

• Rural area
• Day care centre or nursery school

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

SUPERVISION

• 3-4 people

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• First Aid Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Children

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

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
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Life insurance

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available