Together We Grow Montessori School

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Employment Information

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Working Hours: Monday–Friday; staggered daytime shifts within the school’s operating hours of 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Type Of Child Care: 3 - 5 Years

Position Start: December 1st, 2026

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

About Together We Grow

Together We Grow Montessori School is a new Montessori Casa program preparing to open in Vancouver’s West Broadway community. Our school will serve children ages 2.5 to 5 in thoughtfully prepared, mixed-age Montessori classrooms.

Our approach is grounded in authentic Montessori practice, respect for each child, uninterrupted learning, careful observation, and meaningful partnerships with families. We are creating a calm, beautiful, and purposeful environment where educators are respected as professionals and supported in building a strong classroom community.

About The Position

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Montessori Casa Lead Teachers to establish and guide our mixed-age classrooms for children ages 2.5 to 5.

The Lead Teacher will maintain a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment, present materials, observe and document children’s development, guide the classroom team, and build respectful relationships with families.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead a mixed-age Montessori Casa classroom for children ages 2.5 to 5
- Prepare and maintain an organized, beautiful, accessible, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment
- Protect and guide a consistent, uninterrupted Montessori work cycle
- Present Montessori lessons individually and in small groups




- Observe children and plan lessons based on their interests, readiness, and developmental needs
- Maintain accurate observation notes, lesson records, and developmental documentation
- Support children’s independence, concentration, confidence, and sense of responsibility
- Use respectful and developmentally appropriate guidance practices
- Establish predictable classroom routines and support smooth transitions
- Provide direction, modelling, and mentorship to classroom team members
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with parents and guardians
- Participate in family conferences, staff meetings, school events, and professional development
- Follow all licensing, supervision, health, safety, emergency, and confidentiality requirements
- Support meals, toileting, rest, outdoor play, and other daily care routines as required
- Contribute to a respectful, reflective, and collaborative school culture

Required Qualifications

- Valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Certificate
- Montessori Early Childhood or Casa credential for ages 3–6 from an established Montessori teacher education program
- Experience working in a Montessori Casa or preschool classroom
- Strong knowledge of Montessori philosophy, classroom leadership, and material presentations
- Current Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before employment
- Strong observation, record-keeping, communication, and classroom-management skills
- Professional, dependable, reflective, and collaborative approach




- Eligibility to work in Canada
- Ability to provide satisfactory professional references and complete a Criminal Record Check

Preferred Qualifications

- Minimum three years of Montessori Casa classroom experience
- AMI, AMS, MACTE-recognized, or comparable Montessori Early Childhood credential
- Previous experience as a Montessori Lead Teacher or Head Guide
- Experience leading an uninterrupted Montessori work cycle
- Experience mentoring and supporting classroom assistants
- Experience communicating with families and conducting parent conferences
- Additional Infant/Toddler or Special Needs certification

Candidates with strong Montessori training and slightly less than three years of experience may also be considered.

Compensation And Benefits

- $29–$34 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
- Full-time, permanent, Monday-to-Friday position
- Access to a comprehensive employee benefits plan following successful completion of the three-month probationary period
- Vacation, statutory holidays, and illness leave in accordance with BC Employment Standards
- Opportunities for paid career development and continued Montessori learning
- Collaborative classroom staffing and administrative support
- A thoughtfully prepared and well-resourced Montessori environment
- The opportunity to help establish and lead a new Montessori Casa classroom from the beginning

Start Date

The anticipated start date is December 1, 2026, to support paid pre-opening training, classroom preparation, and staff orientation. The school is working toward a January 2027 opening, subject to the completion of construction and licensing approvals.

Together We Grow Montessori School welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

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📌 Montessori Casa Lead Teacher (Vancouver)
🏢 Early Childhood Educators of BC
📍 Vancouver