About Stratford Oaks Montessori

At Stratford Oaks Montessori, we nurture young minds through a protected, engaging, and Childcare & Montessori-inspired environment. Our focus is on toddlers and preschoolers, fostering independence, curiosity, and a love of learning from the earliest years. We value creativity, respect, and collaboration among our educators.

Job Summary

Stratford Oaks Montessori is a new educational community located in Stratford, Ontario. We are dedicated to nurturing the whole child through a warm, inclusive, and child-centered approach that blends authentic Montessori principles with Ontario’s How Does Learning Happen? framework.

We are seeking a passionate, organized, and committed Montessori Teacher to join our team and take the lead in launching our new Casa classroom. This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for an educator who is excited to build a beautiful, welcoming classroom from the ground up and play a key role in establishing a vibrant new learning environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be an essential part of the Stratford Oaks Montessori team, helping bring our vision to life. Your responsibilities will include:

- Setting up and organizing a beautiful, high-fidelity Montessori classroom
- Selecting and arranging Montessori materials thoughtfully and intentionally
- Participating in and leading classroom tours for prospective families
- Planning and delivering a developmentally appropriate, child-centered Montessori curriculum
- Creating a classroom culture of independence, kindness, and curiosity
- Fostering strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Observing, documenting, and communicating student progress regularly




- Collaborating with administrators and fellow educators as part of a supportive, professional team

Qualifications

We are looking for an educator who brings both heart and skill to their teaching. The ideal candidate will have:

- AMI/ MACTE-accredited Montessori 3–6 (Casa or equivalent) training
- A genuine passion for child development and the Montessori philosophy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Initiative and confidence in leading a new classroom setup
- Ability to work collaboratively in a start-up environment
- Experience with family engagement or school tours is an asset
- Standard First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 6 months)

Why Join Stratford Oaks Montessori?

- An exciting opportunity to shape and lead a brand new classroom
- A warm, community-based culture that values teacher voice and well-being
- Beautiful facilities in a growing community with green spaces and family amenities
- A supportive leadership team committed to Montessori values and continuous professional development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for growth as the school expands

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re excited to join Stratford Oaks Montessori to [email protected].

Be sure to include “Montessori Teacher – Stratford” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $26.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

📌 MACTE/ AMI trained Montessori Teacher (Stratford)
🏢 Stratford Oaks Montessori
📍 Stratford