Montessori Teacher

Government of Canada; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Port Moody, British Columbia, offers an opportunity for an early childhood educator. Responsibilities include developing tailored learning plans for children, implementing educational programs, and maintaining daycare equipment. The ideal candidate must possess relevant certifications and experience with children. Benefits like health care plans, dental, paid time off, and learning opportunities are provided. This is a full-time position and requires working on-site, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paid time off

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must have at least a college diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement programs supporting children's development.
• Synthesize information for parents about children's progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Punctuality

Creativity

Education

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

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
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available