About The Role:

EYES Childcare Richmond Hill Montessori is a new and growing childcare centre participating in the CWELCC program with the goal to provide high quality inclusive childcare and children services to our community. Our priority is to promote and enhance each child’s early learning development through Montessori-inspired curriculum and activities.

Our programs focus on the social and emotional development of the early learner, ages 6 months to 6 years old.

Our programming goals include self help, effective communication, child-directed and inquiry-based learning with a focus on loose parts and open-ended activities.

We promote outdoor play and connectivity with nature and are looking for dynamic and energetic educators to join us.

We are looking for candidates who prefer working with Pre-casa and Casa age groups.

The ideal candidate must have the following:

- AMI/MACTE or Montessori equivalent certifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in a Montessori or Ontario child care setting

Responsibilities:

- To plan a developmentally appropriate program, using a variety of techniques.
- To plan a program that meets individual, and group needs.
- To work and collaborate with classroom and centre staff.
- To plan a daily schedule that provides for curriculum activities, quiet activities, indoor and outdoor activities.
- To maintain an effective and consistent approach to child guidance that meets the legislative requirements as set down in the Behavior Management Policy.
- To make sure that the activity centers are equipped and maintained.
- To maintain a clean,



safe environment and follow the approved sanitary procedures.
- To ensure that the equipment and toys are in good repair.
- To administer medication as directed by the child's physician and maintain the necessary documentation as required by the CCEYA.
- To give first aid when needed.
- To conduct daily health checks, record illnesses and notify parents.
- To help the children with daily routines such as eating and toileting.
- To establish pleasant eating and rest routines.
- To make sure the children are appropriately dressed indoors and outdoors, depending on weather conditions.
- To give support and direction to assistant teachers, follow the timetable and shift assignments.
- To attend staff meetings and activities hosted by the childcare center.
- To dress in a professional manner, appropriate for a childcare setting.
- To help with record keeping such as attendance forms, be aware of any health issues or allergies
- To maintain an open, professional communication with parents.
- To keep the Centre Supervisor informed of any pertinent information
- To ensure compliance with Ministry of Education rules and regulations, and the CCEYA.
- To clean and maintain a clean and safe centre workplace.




- Such other duties that the Employer may assign, necessary to the operation of EYESRHM (Employer).

Qualifications:

- AMI/MACTE or Montessori equivalent certifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in a Montessori or Ontario child care setting
- Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing an asset.
- Training/experience/volunteering in a field that relates to the needs of children with Special Needs or differing abilities/diagnosis
- Resource Teacher/ Consultant, Early Interventionist, Behavioural Science (i.e. ABA, IBI), Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification or equivalent an asset
- Knowledge of behaviour management theory, strategies, and techniques an asset
- Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping
- Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold
- Hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR certificate
- A clear Health and Police Reference Check is mandatory prior to employment
- Must be able to get Director-Approval from MOE.

Job Types: Full-time Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Additional pay

Overtime pay

Benefits

On-site parking

Schedule

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking

Licence/Certification:
- Montessori Certification (required)
- ECE Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Montessori Teacher (Richmond Hill)
🏢 EYES Childcare Richmond Hill Montessori
📍 Richmond Hill