Montessori Teacher

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable Montessori Teacher who demonstrates a deep respect for children, a robust commitment to Montessori philosophy. The successful candidate will provide high-quality Montessori education.

The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, warmth, professionalism, initiative, and strong organizational skills while fostering independence, concentration, confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

Montessori Classroom Responsibilities:

- Prepare and maintain an orderly, beautiful, inviting, and developmentally appropriate Montessori prepared environment.
- Observe children and use observations to plan individualized lessons and presentations.
- Plan and present Montessori lessons across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies.
- Provide individual and small-group presentations based on each child’s developmental readiness and interests.
- Protect and support the uninterrupted Montessori work cycle whenever possible.
- Foster independence, concentration, problem-solving, decision-making, responsibility, and self-care skills.
- Model grace and courtesy, kindness, respectful communication, and peaceful conflict resolution.
- Support children with toileting, dressing, eating, hygiene, and other self-care routines while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Adapt lessons, materials,



and classroom practices to support diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Implement positive guidance strategies consistent with Montessori philosophy and school policies.
- Maintain Montessori materials and ensure the classroom is clean, organized, complete, and inviting.
- Encourage children to care for their environment and participate in meaningful classroom responsibilities.
- Observe, document, and communicate children’s developmental progress with families and administration.
- Maintain accurate attendance, lesson planning, observations, and other required classroom records.
- Build respectful and collaborative relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Participate in parent–teacher conferences, curriculum showcases, school events, professional development, and community activities.

Professional Expectations

The Montessori Teacher is expected to consistently model Montessori philosophy, school values, professionalism, and respectful leadership. The individual must work collaboratively with the educators, children and families while following all school policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, and applicable childcare licensing regulations.

The successful candidate should maintain required Montessori qualifications and participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen both Montessori practice and leadership skills.

Work Location: In person

📌 Montessori Teacher (Port Credit)
🏢 Early Learners' Montessori School
📍 Port Credit