About the Position

Together We Grow Montessori School is a new Montessori Casa program preparing to open on West Broadway in Vancouver. Our mixed-age Casa classrooms will serve children approximately 2.5–5 years old.

We are seeking a highly experienced Head Montessori Teacher to lead a Casa classroom, establish an authentic prepared environment and help build a strong Montessori culture from the beginning.

This is a hands-on classroom leadership position. The successful candidate must be confident working independently as the primary classroom leader while mentoring and guiding other educators.

Key Responsibilities

- Establish and maintain a complete, orderly and inviting Montessori prepared environment.
- Lead a consistent, uninterrupted Montessori work cycle.
- Present Montessori materials accurately and according to each child’s developmental readiness.
- Observe children and maintain clear developmental, curriculum and progress records.
- Design and implement child observation and assessment forms, progress tracking tools and report cards; prepare reports and lead family conferences.
- Develop classroom routines that support independence, concentration and respectful behavior.
- Provide calm, consistent and developmentally appropriate child guidance.
- Lead, train and mentor the classroom teaching team; plan staff training, model Montessori practice, observe teaching and provide constructive feedback.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with families.
- Independently develop the school’s Montessori Casa curriculum framework and annual and term teaching plans, in collaboration with the Principal and Centre Manager.
- Support classroom setup and other pre-opening preparations.




- Maintain compliance with BC childcare licensing, health and safety, documentation and supervision requirements.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

- An AMI diploma or AMS Early Childhood teaching credential for ages 3–6 is required. Other Montessori certificates are not accepted for this position.
- A valid BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
- At least eight years of experience as a Montessori Casa or Primary Lead Teacher, Head Guide, Directress or equivalent primary classroom leader.
- Training must include substantive in-person Montessori materials practice and supervised classroom practicum. Online-only certificates without these components are not accepted.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead a complete Casa classroom, develop teaching plans, design child assessment forms and report cards, and train educators.
- Strong knowledge of Montessori materials, presentations, classroom sequencing and the prepared environment.
- Strong classroom management, observation, documentation and family communication skills.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before starting employment.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.

Applicants must hold both the required AMI or AMS credential and a valid BC ECE Certificate,



and meet the minimum eight years of Casa or Primary Lead experience.

Together We Grow Montessori School is unable to provide immigration assistance, LMIA support or Canadian work permit sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

- $36–$39 per hour, based on qualifications, Casa leadership experience and demonstrated ability.
- Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Extended health and dental benefits after successful completion of the three-month probationary period.
- Paid career development.
- Opportunity to help establish a new Montessori program and contribute to its curriculum, classroom systems and culture from the beginning.

Anticipated Start Date

Early 2027, subject to construction, licensing and final approvals. Paid pre-opening classroom preparation and staff training may begin earlier by mutual agreement.

How to Apply

Please email your résumé and a brief introduction to [email protected]. Please include:

- Your AMI or AMS credential, training institution, age level, training format and supervised practicum details.
- Your BC ECE Certificate status.
- Your years as a Casa or Primary Lead Teacher, Head Guide or Directress, with schools and dates; examples of curriculum planning, assessment design and staff training experience.
- Confirmation that you are legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.

Only applicants whose qualifications closely match the position requirements will be contacted.

Pay: $36.00-$39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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