Upper Elementary Guide | Academy of Enlightened Minds

Montessori Teachers College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori Teachers College in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Montessori Teacher to help develop students’ mindsets through clear expectations and supportive guidance. This role requires a Montessori Diploma and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include coaching students through challenges and managing classroom dynamics. The ideal candidate will be organized, creative, and passionate about child development, with a background in education.

Qualifications

• Montessori Diploma required.
• Bachelor of Education preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Hold students accountable for effort.
• Manage peer dynamics and social pressure.
• Provide coaching through discomfort.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization, planning, and attention to detail

Creative, positive, fun, and empowering attitude

Ability to collaborate openly with a team

Deep understanding of development in ages 9–12

Strong judgment and problem-solving ability

Education

Montessori Diploma (AMI/MACTE)

Bachelor of Education (preferred)

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Job description

The role

This is not a delivery role. You are responsible for how students respond to challenge, effort, and themselves. A critical part of this role is developing students’ mindset. Not through surface-level encouragement—you really need to “see” the children. You do this through clear expectations, consistency, and how you intentionally respond in real moments.

Daily Responsibilities

• Hold students accountable for effort and follow-through
• Address avoidance directly
• Require revision and completion of work
• Coach students through discomfort instead of removing it
• Manage real peer dynamics and social pressure

Qualifications and Expectations

• Montessori Diploma (AMI/MACTE)
• Bachelor of Education (preferred)
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check and clean record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization, planning, and attention to detail
• Ability to lead a classroom independently with professionalism and presence
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving, and critical thinking ability
• Creative, positive, fun, and empowering attitude
• Ability to collaborate openly with a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable using digital tools
• Quick to learn and adapt to new applications, systems, and technology
• Deep understanding of development in ages 9–12 (cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological) and ability to apply that understanding in real classroom situations
• Strong awareness of how students interpret challenge, effort, and social comparison and ability to respond effectively
• Able to intentionally develop students’ mindset—helping them build confidence, resilience, and self‑belief through how challenge and effort are handled
• Observant, and able to respond thoughtfully to the needs of the classroom
• Able to adapt in real time while maintaining structure and consistency
• Genuinely enjoys being with children and guiding their development — not just managing them
• Open-minded and committed to continuous personal and professional growth
• A genuine passion for children, development, health, and the outdoors
• Background in psychology, coaching, entrepreneurial experience, or relevant certifications is an asset