Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher (Grades 1-3) – Start Date September 2, 2024

Foundations Montessori School

Job description
Foundations Montessori School is hiring a full-time Lower Elementary Montessori
Teacher (Grades 1-3) for the 2024-2025 school year. Our school is a warm and caring
Montessori-rich environment that nurtures each child’s gifts and fosters the child’s total
development: intellectual, social, and emotional – enabling them to be positive
contributors to their community.

We are looking for a Lower Elementary Teacher who aligns with our school values, has
excellent communication and organizational skills, and a passion for the Montessori
pedagogy. This team player should come with a positive attitude and professionalism.
This is a full-time, contract position. Contracted hours of work: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM,
Monday to Friday, September 2024 to June 2025 as per our school calendar with
December and March break off.

Responsibilities
● Prepare a self-directed, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for
students, to meet their individual needs following the Lower Elementary
Montessori pedagogy.
● Maintain open and positive communication with students’ parents.
● Keep the classroom clean and inviting by keeping materials organized and clean.
● Understands the Montessori method and how to apply it in the Lower Elementary
classroom focusing on the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of
the students.
● A positive and respectful role model for young children who displays patience,
kindness, and calmness in all interactions.
● Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing progress reports.

Qualifications
● Montessori Teacher education training and certification; preferably AMI or
MACTE certified.
● Experience working in a Montessori environment.

Requirements
Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
If you are interested in exploring a teaching opportunity with Foundations Montessori
School, then we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter to the Principal,
Katy Lange: [email protected]

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for
interviews will be contacted by email.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
● On-site parking
Schedule:
● Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person, 265 Wilson St East, Ancaster, L9G 2B8
www.foundationsmontessori.ca

Application deadline: 2024-05-31
Expected start date: 2024-09-02