Full-time Grade 7 & 8 (Middle School) Teacher

Who We Are:
Kawartha Montessori School (KMS) is the only CCMA accredited Montessori school within the beautiful Kawartha area. Our campus is located on 10 acres directly beside Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park and we have been in operation for 43 years. We have a dynamic team of dedicated staff, an engaged parent community, and a committed volunteer Board of Directors. We offer an unparalleled learning environment for children from 2 1⁄2 years to Grade 8, and provide an authentic Montessori education that emphasizes the whole child within an environment that inspires the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of socially responsible citizens. We nurture independence, self-esteem, and empathy. We inspire curiosity and love of learning, and enrich an individual’s knowledge, skills and work by challenging each child to reach their potential. We create an inclusive community that celebrates diversity and respect.

Your Role at KMS:
We wish to recruit a trained, passionate, and committed Grade 7 & 8 teacher, to fill a full-time role beginning August 25, 2025. As a key member of our school, you will deliver a vibrant educational program grounded in Montessori pedagogy and the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum for grades 7 & 8. The program is a unique and academically rigorous Montessori experience. Its integrated curriculum is grounded in experiential, inquiry based and student-directed learning. Students work in a collaborative environment where accountability and critical thinking are encouraged. As in other KMS classes, our Middle School program aims to foster respectful, caring and empathetic interpersonal relationships, self and group leadership. This successful candidate should be adept at working in a fast-paced and complex school environment. They should possess excellent skills in organization, decision-making, and oral and written communication.

Qualifications/Skills:
– Bachelor of Education degree
– Competency in teaching grade 7 & 8 math and science curriculum
– Understanding of Montessori pedagogy (asset)
– Passion and experience with outdoor and physical education
– Classroom teaching experience (asset)
– Knowledge of learning differences and exceptionalities
– Must be able to provide a criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening prior to start date
– Current first-aid and CPR training

What We Can Offer You:
– Be a part of an engaged and caring workplace
– A rewarding position with benefits including: RRSP, Health Care Reimbursement and KMS Tuition Discount
– A workplace culture founded on our core values of: Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Innovation and Achievement

How You Can Join Our Team:
If you are interested in working with us, please send your resume and cover letter to the Head of School, Carolyn Donaldson at [email protected]. Please include the job title (Middle School Teacher) in your subject line. We will review applications as they are received until we find our successful candidate. We thank you for your interest and those selected to participate in the selection process will be contacted. Accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation will be provided for all employment related activities, KMS is an equal opportunity employer.