07 Sep
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Mtcbc Ami
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Vancouver
07 Sep
Mtcbc Ami
Vancouver
Together We Grow Montessori SchoolVancouver, BCFull-time, PermanentCompensation: $29.00-$34.00 per hourAnticipated Start Date: January 2027ABOUT OUR SCHOOLTogether We Grow Montessori School is a recent 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 POSITIONWe are seeking experienced and dedicated Montessori Casa Teachers to join our founding educational team.Depending on the candidate's qualifications, Montessori experience, and classroom leadership background, the successful applicant may be considered for a Lead Teacher position.The Montessori Teacher will help prepare and maintain the classroom environment, present Montessori materials, observe and document children's development, support a consistent uninterrupted work cycle, and build respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and maintain an organized, beautiful, accessible, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environmentProtect and support a consistent, uninterrupted Montessori work cyclePresent Montessori lessons individually and in small groupsObserve children and plan lessons based on their interests, readiness, and developmental needsMaintain observation notes, lesson records, and developmental documentationSupport children's independence, concentration, coordination, confidence, and sense of responsibilityUse respectful and developmentally appropriate guidance practicesWork collaboratively with Montessori teachers, ECEs, ECEAs,
and support staffCommunicate professionally and compassionately with parents and guardiansFollow all licensing, supervision, health, safety, emergency, and confidentiality requirementsSupport meals, toileting, rest, outdoor play, and other daily care routines as requiredContribute to a respectful, reflective, and collaborative school cultureREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSValid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator CertificateMontessori Early Childhood or Casa training for ages 3-6 from an established Montessori teacher education programExperience working in a Montessori Casa or preschool classroomStrong knowledge of Montessori philosophy and material presentationsCurrent Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before employmentStrong observation, communication, record-keeping, and classroom-management skillsEligibility to work in CanadaAbility to provide professional references and complete a Criminal Record CheckPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAMI, AMS, MACTE-recognized, or comparable Montessori Early Childhood credentialThree or more years of Montessori Casa classroom experiencePrevious experience as a Montessori Lead Teacher or Head GuideExperience leading an uninterrupted Montessori work cycleExperience supporting classroom assistants and communicating with familiesCandidates with strong Montessori training and less than three years of classroom experience are also encouraged to apply.WHAT WE OFFERCompensation of $29.00-$34.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experienceComprehensive employee perks following successful completion of the three-month probationary periodOpportunities for paid professional development and continued Montessori learningCollaborative classroom staffing and administrative supportA thoughtfully prepared and well-resourced Montessori environmentAn opportunity to help establish a new Montessori Casa program from the beginningSTART DATERegular full-time employment is anticipated to begin in January 2027. Paid classroom preparation, orientation, and staff training may begin before opening.The anticipated opening date remains subject to the completion of construction and licensing approvals.
📌 Montessori Casa Teacher – Vancouver, Bc
🏢 Mtcbc Ami
📍 Vancouver