Supply Montessori Classroom Assistants | Aurora Montessori School

Montessori Teachers College; Aurora; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurora Montessori School in Aurora, Ontario is seeking Supply Montessori Classroom Assistants to support our Toddler and Casa learning communities alongside our Montessori and RECE educators, delivering a high-quality, child-centered program.

The role focuses on daily routines, collaborative planning, and fostering respectful, inclusive interactions, with qualifications including experience with young children and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a classroom, childcare, or Montessori setting preferred.
• Willingness to obtain MACTE or AMI Montessori certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Passion for early childhood education and child-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom routines including hygiene, toileting, snacks, dressing, naptime, and transitions, ensuring a safe and smooth flow throughout the day.
• Collaborate with Montessori and RECE educators to deliver an authentic, robust Montessori curriculum.
• Facilitate learning experiences that are responsive to the individual interests and developmental needs of each child.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom in alignment with AMS policies, Ministry of Education guidelines and health and safety regulations.
• Supervise and engage students during both indoor and outdoor play, modelling positive social interactions and respectful behavior.
• Promote and embody the school’s core values of respect, inclusivity, inquisitiveness, and kindness in all aspects of the role.

Skills

Experience with young children

Strong communication

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

CPR/First Aid

Background check ready

Child-centered learning

Education

MACTE or AMI Infant-Toddler or Early Childhood Montessori Assistant certification

Job description

Job Category: Aurora Montessori School

Job Type: Part Time

Job Location: Aurora Ontario

Start Date: August 25, 2025

Aurora Montessori School is a co-educational Montessori private school located in the heart of Aurora, Ontario on 14 acres of natural conservation lands. AMS delivers robust Montessori programming to students aged Toddler to Grade 8 in a 36,000 sq. ft facility with multiple state-of-the-art playground areas, an outdoor amphitheatre and outdoor classroom, and a gymnasium with a performance stage, and so much more.

Our mission is to help children realize the great potential that rests within, by assisting them in developing a sense of self and inspiring them to act on their ambitions. By adhering to the core principles, philosophies, and pedagogy of Dr. Maria Montessori, we are devoted to each child’s intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical development.

At AMS, we are committed to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful learning environment rooted in the core values of Montessori education. We are currently seeking Supply Montessori Classroom Assistants for our Toddler and Casa learning communities to support our Montessori and RECE educators in delivering a high-quality, child-centered program that meets the developmental needs of every learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom routines including hygiene, toileting, snacks, dressing, naptime, and transitions, ensuring a safe and smooth flow throughout the day.


• Collaborate with Montessori and RECE educators to deliver an authentic, robust Montessori curriculum.


• Facilitate learning experiences that are responsive to the individual interests and developmental needs of each child.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom in alignment with AMS policies, Ministry of Education guidelines and health and safety regulations.


• Supervise and engage students during both indoor and outdoor play, modeling positive social interactions and respectful behavior.


• Promote and embody the school’s core values of respect, inclusivity, inquisitiveness, and kindness in all aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a classroom, childcare, or Montessori setting preferred


• Willingness to possibly obtain a MACTE or AMI accredited Infant-Toddler or Early Childhood Montessori Assistant certification


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills


• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)


• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check required


• Passion for early childhood education and commitment to child-centered learning

We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities; please advise us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

No AI is used for screening, assessment or selection.

The hourly rates for this position ranges from $19.00 – $22.00 per hour depending on experience.

To learn more about Aurora Montessori School, visit our website: www.auroramontessori.com.