Montessori Teacher

Montessori Teachers College; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation

6 sick/personal days

Job summary

Montessori Teachers College in West Vancouver is hiring a qualified Montessori teacher to join Treetops Montessori Preschool, starting September 2024. The role involves managing and guiding a small teaching team, ensuring a vibrant and caring educational environment for children aged 2.5 to 5 years.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $28 to $36 per hour based on experience, with additional benefits like 4 weeks of paid vacation and flexible work options. Ideal candidates will have a Montessori Diploma and a passion for the Montessori method.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and have excellent communication skills.
• Criminal Record Check and Immunization Record required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Manager and Co-Guide for a team of teachers.
• Develop and implement Montessori-based and play-based curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teaching Passion

Education

Montessori Diploma – AMI or MACTE certification

ECE Diploma

Job description

Job Category: Treetops Montessori Preschool

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: West Vancouver

Posting Date: June 2024

Treetops Montessori Preschool, located in beautiful West Vancouver, is currently in search of a fun, caring, positive, creative, passionate and qualified Montessori trained teacher to act as Manager and Co-Guide and join our small team of 4 for the 2024 school year. Start date is September 2024, but if you are looking for immediate work, we could start as early as the end of June.

The school is open 12 months a year. September to June is when we run the regular Montessori program and in the summer months we run a summer school program. The position is full time from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday to Friday and you have the option to work 10 or 12 months a year.

Individual salary is very competitive, negotiable and dependent upon education and experience. The hourly wage will be a minimum $28 plus a $6 wage enhancement per hour, as we qualify for the ECE subsidy.

We offer 4 weeks of paid vacation over winter and spring break plus 6 sick/personal days.

The school offers a primarily Montessori program that incorporates some play‑based activities for children 2.5–5 years old. The classroom is recently renovated and bright. The role offers the successful candidate a lot of autonomy in the classroom, with extra activities such as music, yoga, circle time, crafts, dance, karate and outdoor adventures.

Disclaimer: If you are a non‑Canadian resident looking for PR, Treetops cannot sponsor anyone for their PR as our business is too small.

Qualifications

• Montessori Diploma – AMI or MACTE certification and ECE Diploma with experience in a Montessori classroom
• First Aid and CPR
• Criminal Record Check
• Immunization Record
• Must already live in Vancouver and able to commute to the school
• Must be fluent in English and have excellent communication skills

Candidate Attributes

• Passionate about the Montessori Method
• Positive, happy and helpful in nature
• Loves children and is passionate about teaching
• Warm and caring personality
• Proficient, clear communicator with parents, students & colleagues
• Understands and exhibits professionalism and good work ethic
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Enjoys collaborative work and is a team player
• Creative and likes to create a fun atmosphere for the children
• Comfortable acting as manager and managing a team of 3 other teachers – one Co‑Guide and two assistants

Pay: $28.00–$36.00 per hour. Expected hours: 40 per week. Expected start date: September 3, 2024.