About Us
Spark Montessori Home Educare (SMHE), we believe children learn best by exploring a thoughtfully prepared environment and following their natural interests. Guided by Montessori principles, we are dedicated to nurturing essential life skills and fostering a lifelong love of learning. As a unique, home-based childcare center, we support a close-knit group of five children (ages 1–4) in a warm, family-like setting. Our location boasts easy access to nearby parks, a forest, and a backyard garden and sandbox, providing abundant opportunities for outdoor exploration. As part of our team, you’ll be supported by the owner and welcomed into a community that values collaboration, growth, and the empowerment of both children and educators.

Your Role
● Deliver engaging presentations and lessons across all Montessori areas, including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Culture, and Cognitive development.
● Observe, guide, and assess each child, implementing individualized curriculum plans that address their evolving needs.
● Serve as a positive role model, fostering independence and curiosity while maintaining a nurturing, respectful atmosphere.
● Reflect on your practice, embrace feedback, and maintain a growth mindset to continually enhance learning outcomes.
● Build strong, cooperative relationships with children, families, and the LTHC team.

Key Responsibilities
● Observe, guide, and supervise children as they learn and grow in the classroom environment.
● Develop lesson plans and independent learning activities tailored to each child’s needs.
● Apply Montessori and play-based teaching principles to support holistic development.
● Communicate effectively with parents, sharing insights on each child’s progress and daily experiences.
● Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.
● Participate in team meetings, professional development, and parent-teacher interviews.
● Prepare newsletters and progress reports, and foster positive relationships with families.
● Support children with diapering and toileting as needed.
● Engage in outdoor activities with the children for at least two hours daily, weather permitting.

Qualifications
● Montessori training (AMI/MACTE) and/or RECE in good standing with the College of ECE (current students welcome to apply).
● Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSC).
● Up-to-date immunization and health records.
● Current Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certification.
● Experience working with children ages 6 months to 4 years; Montessori classroom experience is an asset.
● Passionate about early childhood education and the Montessori philosophy.

Benefits
● Extended health and dental care
● Mental health benefits
● On-site parking

Compensation
$20.00–$23.00 per hour

Schedule
● 8-hour shift
● Monday to Friday
​ ● In-person position at 277 Dewdrop Crescent Waterloo, Ontario

Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre (WWRC) is a charitable, multi-service organization, focusing on strong and healthy communities where all individuals are accepted and where there are opportunities to participate and grow.

Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre Resource Centre is currently hiring a full-time Administrative Coordinator for 35 hours per week. This is an in-person role and will be based out of our New Hamburg office.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is accountable for the efficient day to day operation of the office and supporting the work of management and other staff; effective control and accountability of direct office budgeted expenses; and a positive liaison with participants, co-workers, volunteers, community organizations, and related service agencies. The role will provide administrative support and coordination to the Executive Director as needed. This is a supervisory role with responsibility for the Receptionist, Events & Promotion Lead and office volunteers.
The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced administrator and supervisor with excellent communication skills, a strong sense of confidentiality, and a willingness to work together on a team or independently. A commitment to understanding and upholding the mission and values of Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience. Previous experience working within the not-for-profit industry would be a definite asset.
• Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience
• Proven office administration skills including basic bookkeeping skills
• Experience working with children, families, individuals from diverse cultural & socio-economic backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal skills including compassion, discernment, & the modeling of appropriate boundaries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Exceptional customer service skills
• Be able to problem solve, multi-task, manage time well, and prioritize responsibilities and deadlines
• Proficient in the use of a variety of office applications and software (ie. Microsoft Office)
• Working knowledge of WordPress, Canva, Donor Perfect and CRM/database software as well as social media knowledge and skills would be an asset. The successful candidate must be able to provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Policy Check as a condition of employment.

​DETAILS: Full-time 35 hours/week, $30.00 hour starting wage, expected start date is early June. Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond to each of the above requirements. Applications are due by 12:00pm on May 30, to Trisha Robinson, Executive Director, Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo St. Unit 1, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1S3; or by email to [email protected]

Wilmot Family Resource Centre (WFRC) is a charitable, multi-service organization with locations in Baden, Wellesley and New Hamburg, focusing on strong and healthy communities where all individuals are accepted and where there are opportunities to participate and grow.
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Wilmot Family Resource Centre is currently hiring a Child and Youth Educator for 35 hours per week.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Implementing and engaging caregivers and children in in-person play based activities and programs that
• promote early learning and child development
• Develop, plan, implement and lead programs for youth in accordance with the goals and objectives of the
• program
• Set-up of drop in program areas for children 0-6yrs that are inviting to play and create a safe and welcoming
• environment
• Encourage a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for children/youth and their families
• Establish and maintain collaborative, supportive relationships with children/youth, their families, colleagues,
• and community stakeholders
•  Assist families with accessing information and community resources related to child development and early childhood learning
• Travel to locations across Wilmot & Wellesley Townships to provide EarlyON mobile site programs and services and youth programs
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:
To be eligible to apply, candidate must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators as a RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator).

• 2 years’ experience working in programs with children from 0-18 and their families / caregivers, preferably in a community setting
• Experience working within a diverse and inclusive environment
• Demonstrated interest, knowledge, and or experience with current curriculum, play-based learning and early
• learning pedagogy, specifically the Ministry of Education’s How Does Learning Happen? document and The
• Kindergarten Program
• Proficient in the use of computers and various software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Zoom)
• Social media knowledge and skills in Facebook (Twitter and Instagram an asset)
• Experience and proficiency with parent engagement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be able to problem solve, manage time well and prioritize responsibilities
• Be able to work effectively independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C required
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check
•  Access to vehicle required

DETAILS: Full-time for 35 hours/week, including some evenings. Starting wage, $25-$27/hours with expected start date June 2, 2025. Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond to each of the above requirements.

Applications are due by 4:00pm on Monday, May 12th
 to Trisha Robinson, Executive Director, Wilmot Family Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo St. Unit 1, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1S3; or by email to [email protected].