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 safe 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: September 2025
Job Type: full time
Resumes should be forwarded to: hiring@dearcroft-montessori.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.25-$31.25 per hour
Work Location: In perso

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