Montessori Teacher

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

• Child care centre.
• Nursery school.
• Kindergarten.
• Day care centre or nursery school.

Tasks:

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Storytelling.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Establish guidelines for behaviour.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Immunization records.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site daycare available.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.