Toddler Montessori Guide | Wishing Well Schools

Montessori Teachers College; Markham; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishing Well Schools seeks a warm, experienced Toddler Montessori Guide to join our Montessori community in Markham, Ontario. You will nurture independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in a authentic Montessori environment designed for toddlers.

The role emphasizes observing and supporting development, collaborating with staff, communicating with families, and maintaining a clean, safe classroom in compliance with licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• MACTE-accredited Infant & Toddler Montessori training/credential required.
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and methodology.
• Experience with toddlers in Montessori environment preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Vulnerable Sector Check and documentation for employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain an organized Montessori toddler environment.
• Present Montessori materials and activities suitable for development.
• Observe children and support individual interests and development.
• Foster independence through practical life activities and routines.
• Support language, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive development.
• Guide children with patience, respect, and warmth.
• Assist with toileting, meals, dressing, rest periods, and toddler care.
• Maintain accurate observations and developmental records.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and families.
• Communicate regularly with families about development and classroom experience.
• Collaborate with classroom assistants, educators, and administration.
• Maintain a peaceful, safe, well-prepared classroom.
• Follow policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Observation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patience & warmth

Education

MACTE-accredited Infant & Toddler Montessori training

Job description

30-455 Cochrane Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 9R4

Wishing Well Schools is seeking a warm, dedicated, and experienced Toddler Montessori Guide to join our Montessori community.

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about working with toddlers and committed to providing an authentic Montessori environment that nurtures independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, organized, and engaging Montessori toddler environment.
• Present Montessori materials and activities appropriate to each child's developmental stage.
• Observe children carefully and support their individual interests, needs, and development.
• Foster independence through Practical Life activities and daily classroom routines.
• Support children's language, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive development.
• Guide children with patience, respect, consistency, and warmth.
• Support toileting, meals, dressing, rest periods, and other aspects of toddler care.
• Maintain accurate observations and developmental records.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with parents and families.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's development and classroom experience.
• Collaborate with classroom assistants, fellow educators, and administration.
• Maintain a clean, peaceful, safe, and well-prepared classroom environment.
• Follow all Wishing Well Schools policies, procedures, and applicable licensing requirements.

Required Qualifications

• MACTE-accredited Infant & Toddler Montessori training/credential is required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Montessori philosophy and methodology.
• Experience working with toddlers in a Montessori environment is strongly preferred.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's development.
• Warm, patient, nurturing, dependable, and professional approach.
• Strong classroom leadership, observation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional educational team.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check and all other documentation required for employment.

Why Join Wishing Well Schools?

At Wishing Well Schools, we believe the early years provide the foundation for a child's confidence, independence, and love of learning. Our educators are an important part of creating a nurturing Montessori community in which every child is respected as an individual.

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families.