THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an early childhood educator and Montessorian looking for that next step in your career? Are you ready to begin a new journey in Early Childhood Education and make a difference in the world? Are you passionate about teaching children and are driven by a desire to enhance early childhood education?

WHAT YOU BRING (PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS)

• Formal education within Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 1, 2 or 3
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience
• Experience teaching within a Casa Montessori Environment is an asset.
• Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire).
• Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, time management, problem solving and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs., especially when working with infants and toddlers.

• Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a Montessori program for children to stimulate growth of executive functional skills, cognitive flexibility, working memory and inhibitory control.
• Setting up classroom materials and planning activities for the children’s learning and development.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge.
• Provide effective supervision, support classroom routines and maintain behavioural expectations with children.
• Coordinate and participate with parents and/or guardians to ensure educational success of the child.
• Use technologies and optimize the Fueling Brains application for the teaching/learning process.
• Daily reporting and record-keeping, including daily attendance and communication logs, allergy, medication, and health records, and addressing all health and safety concerns.
• Participate in internal and external learning activities to increase knowledge and awareness of Early Childhood Education research.
• Assist children with self-help skills, including feeding, toileting and diapering.