Young Children’s Community (Toddler) Guide – New School – Start Date: August 26, 2024

Montessori on the Mountain
910 Queensdale Ave. E.
Hamilton, ON L8V 1N4
365.378.8689

Young Children’s Community (Toddler)

Are you a qualified Montessori Guide, seeking a warm, respectful and collaborative work environment that embodies the Montessori philosophy? We need you to help shape & grow our brand new school and create a space where both children and adults enjoy being every day.

Montessori on the Mountain is a labour of love and we are looking for positive, passionate, respectful, professional, humble and kind people to be part of our team. We are located inside St. John United Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. We currently offer YCC & Casa environments and hope to quickly expand.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with young children and educating  parents. The ideal candidate would feel confident in leading the program and developing workshops for parents.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• MACTE accredited Montessori 0-3 training, AMI preferred
• Currently able to legally work in Canada
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills, including parent education, record keeping and informing parents
• Passionate about working with children, kind-hearted and nurturing
• Have experience working with children ages 0-3, along with deep respect for children and their development
• A positive attitude and a love of learning
• Current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check
• Valid Standard First Aid certificate from a WSIB recognized provider, negative TB test & immunization records

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide an authentic Montessori experience while maintaining a beautiful classroom environment
• Deliver engaging educational experiences to the parent community that foster home and school partnership
• Participate in all Curriculum Evenings and Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Maintain record-keeping and planning systems

Start Date:

• August 26, 2024

Compensation:

• Salary will depend on experience and training
• Provincial Wage Enhancement
• On-going Professional Development
• Discount on tuition for children of Staff
• 4 weeks paid vacation, summers off

Duration:

• On-going contract

Hours:

• Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.- 4:00p.m.

If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate educators, please send a letter of interest and resume to: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.montessorionthemountain.ca