Head Montessori CASA Teacher

Job description
Posting Date: July 2024

About Us:

Les Pierres Précieuses Bilingual Montessori is a private bilingual French and English Montessori school with the goal of meeting the daycare needs of our community and exposing children to a second language. We are committed to providing quality education in both French and English in a nurturing environment where each child can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

Les Pierres Précieuses Bilingual Montessori is seeking to hire Head Montessori CASA Teacher for students 2.5 to 6 years of age. If you are highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic and have a profound love of learning, you might be an excellent fit for this role.

The successful candidate will need to meet the following requirements:
• Fluent in French or English, or both.
• Montessori CASA Teacher Certification.
• Experience working with preschool.
• Interest in Montessori pedagogy.
• Previous teaching experience in a Montessori setting (an asset).
• Strong classroom management, excellent communication, and organizational skills.
• Professional, mature, warm, patient, and nurturing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' Certification.
• Clear Police Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Updated immunization records.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and/or follow lesson plans, managing the learning experiences of students to ensure the needs of the groups and individual students are met.
• Maintain a neat, well-organized, and attractive prepared environment consistent with Montessori pedagogy.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, school events, and fundraisers as required.
• Track and report student outcomes, including preparing report cards.
• Provide consistent communication to parents on a weekly basis and conduct parent-teacher interviews.
• Attend after-school and weekend events, such as open houses, as needed.

Additional Things to Consider:
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Full time positions guaranteed with paid lunches and prep periods.
• Provide staff members (after 3-month probationary period) a budget for paid professional development, CRC and First Aid Training (for permanent staff)
• Staff discount for childcare.
• Permanent Contracted Positions available as well as supply.

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates may submit by email at lespierresprecieusesbm@gmail.com:
• a copy of your updated resumé with cover letter detailing relevant education and experience.
• a copy of your accredited Montessori diploma.
• a vulnerable sector check (police check) no older than 6 months (or proof that it has been ordered).
• a copy of your immunization record.
• copies of any certification or diplomas you have related to childcare.

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. This job posting will remain active until all position have been filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• 6 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience: Teaching- 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Standard First Aid/ CPR C
• Food Handler Certification (preferred)
• RECE (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-08-26 Read more