Job Summary

Established in 1968, Dearcroft is Oakville’s original Montessori school and the first in our community to offer a comprehensive Junior High (Grade 7/8) program since 1999. Now operating for 50 years, we offer a full toddler (18 months) to Grade 8 program. Dearcroft is a fully accredited charter member of CCMA (Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators) and O.I.S. (Oakville Independent Schools).

Dearcroft Montessori

School’s mission is to provide our students with the opportunity to develop and nurture their individual academic and social strengths in a protected and motivational learning environment. Within classically structured and fully equipped Montessori classrooms, immersed in a naturally inspired setting, our students experience an exciting, well balanced curriculum.

Dearcroft Montessori school is looking for an experienced, organized, and responsible person to join our community as a Casa Teacher.

Attributes:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Ability to work within a collaborative team environment

Warm and caring demeanor for the children

Ability to adapt/teach according to the child’s needs

Possess strong leadership and organizational skills

Have a positive disciplinary approach

Effective classroom management skills, positive attitude,



team player

Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication

Experience working in collaborative Montessori environment an asset

Responsibilities and expectations:

Working with children (aged 2.5 years through to 6+ yrs old)

Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

Must be comfortable with full range of Montessori lessons and materials

Strong experience in planning and tracking

Maintain and establish appropriate guidelines for behaviour

Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, safety and well-being of children

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Requirements:

Montessori training is a requirement (AMI or MACTE), ECE is required

Minimum 3+ years teaching in a Casa environment

Police Vulnerable Safety Check

Up to date immunization as per school policy

Valid First Aid/CPR is preferred

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: full time

Resumes should be forwarded to: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.25-$31.25 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Casa Teacher (Oakville)
🏢 Dearcroft Montessori School
📍 Oakville