SimplySmart Child Care & Montessori (Courtice) is looking for experienced and energetic self-starters who can manage and lead a Montessori preschool classroom. A key requirement is experience and positive attitude to start a new program. Salary is negotiable. We include a wage enhancement grant, other funding from the Government and comprehensive health benefits.

Why choose SimplySmart?

· A dynamic organization that gives you the ability to grow and learn every day

· Medical and dental benefits

· Beautiful & open facilities

· Explore Montessori and Play-based programs

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Plan and deliver Montessori programming aligned with "How Does Learning Happen?";

· Provide the children with a “prepared environment” which includes making materials to support the individual needs within the classroom;

· Plan individual and/or group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional, and academic areas;

· Instruct children in each area of the classroom: giving presentations and lessons in each area including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture;

· Allow children to be as independent as possible;

· Encourage individual work time to promote independence as well as group work to promote socialization;

· Identify, select, and modify work in the room to meet the needs of children with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs;

· Conduct parent/teacher interviews;

· Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers;

· Participate in school special activities and celebrations;

· Responsible for diaper changing and/or assisting with toileting while demonstrating respect for the child;





· Responsible for classroom cleanliness;

· Maintains a high level of professionalism at all time;

· Follows and implements health and safety through the uses of a variety of tools including daily observation forms, sanitary practices forms, medication forms, and the environmental assessment tools;

· Performs other duties as assigned;

· Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities through on-going education and attends professional development courses and workshops;

· Participate in outdoor activities with children for at least 2 hours per day;

· Ensure the program compliance with all Ministry and program’s standards. i.e. CCEYA, CCMA;

· Responsible and independent.

· Creative, hard-working team player, energetic, and adaptable.

· Have a very positive and professional attitude and be able to work and contribute to our school and community.

Qualification

· Registered in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (Required)

· Montessori experience (Required)

· Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, CMTE or equivalent) is an asset

· At least 1 to 3 years of experience in a childcare environment teaching in a classroom.

· Standard First Aid CPR C

· Vulnerable Sector Check

· Immunization up to date (including a 2 step TB test)

NOTE: The above description reflects the general duties and responsibilities and is not to be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be needed for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.86 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:
- Montessori: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- ECE Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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