Assistant Teacher – November 2024 Start Date

Miracle Montessori School: Assistant Teacher
Expected start date: 2024-11-20

Miracle Montessori School, located in the York Mills/Leslie area of North York, is currently being renovated and will welcome new enrolments in 2025. Our vision is to guide and empower every child to reach their fullest potential within a nurturing and authentic Montessori environment.

Applicants interested in being a part of our dynamic team must be committed to the Montessori Principles, show great work ethic and be able to work independently and as a team to maintain our positive school culture.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

QUALIFICATIONS
• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR
• Up-to-date Immunization and 2-tiered TB test
• Experience working with children between 18 months – 6 years (childcare experience an asset)
• Strengths in organizational skills, communication skills, parent education and leadership
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Confident and flexible professionalism
• Love of outdoors
• Criminal Reference Check (current within 6 months of start date)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• The primary responsibility of the Assistant Teacher is to assist the Montessori teacher(s) in planning and implementing a program which provides for the optimal physical, cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing of the children in her/his care.
• Works cooperatively as a team member, encourages others to do likewise and consistently maintains a positive attitude.
• Takes initiative in completing tasks without direction.
• Participates with children in all planned activities.
• Effectively supervises children on all scheduled school walks, field trips and other outings.
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers.
• Attends and contributes to staff meetings and in-house professional development whether during or after regular work hours.
• Maintains confidentiality of clients, co-workers and the school centre as appropriate.
• Is sensitive to parent’s needs and maintains a supportive relationship with them on a professional level while following school policies.

Benefits:
* Company events
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [email protected].

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.