We are a diverse educational community, offering children an exceptional education in a nurturing environment. Guided by both Montessori and Inquiry-based pedagogies, our program is tailored to the individual needs of students with an intentional focus on children’s social and emotional development.
Nido is seeking curious, passionate, and dedicated educators with a commitment to life-long learning to join our team. Teachers with a genuine warmth and love for guiding children and their families as they embark on their educational journeys are encouraged to share a cover letter and current résumé.

PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION IN A RELEVANT FIELD WITH AN ECE OR ECE I/T DIPLOMA. APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH AND HOLD VALID VISAS TO WORK IN CANADA.

Please visit our website www.nidodemontessori.com for more information about our program and philosophy and our Instagram @nidodemontessori to see our school’s values in action.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BC ECE license or certification (required)
• A valid Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B Certificate
• A clear Criminal Record Check
• Canadian Citizenship and/or legally permitted to work in Canada
• Strong communication skills; spoken and written in English
• Commitment to learn, apply, champion, and embody Nido de Montessori’s Guiding Principles and Learning Foundations
• A growth mindset, recognizing opportunities for learning and growth daily
• Experience and knowledge in Inquiry-based learning and/or Montessori is an asset

As an Early Child Educator, you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of Nido’ culture, and what sets us apart from other early learning centers.
• Embody Nido’s values and implement our Guiding principles and Learning Foundations in curriculum planning.
• Establish loving, positive, safe, and secure relationships with the children.
• Attend to the individual child’s physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Establish and engage in collaborative partnership with fellow educators, colleagues, leaders, families, and the greater community.
• Maintain and upkeep a functional, clean, and safe class environment.
• Provide an environment that encourages active exploration, inspires curiosity, and enhances children’s understanding of the world around them.
• Provide age appropriate activities to support the development of social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical growth.
• Weave literacy, numeracy and math concepts into daily interactions
• Support children’s cognitive development by providing daily opportunities to support their learning, thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to leaders.
• Document children’s learning progress and communicate with families/caregivers and colleagues regarding children’s development and progress.
• Attend meetings and professional development opportunities where necessary.