Montessori Teacher

(1 position available)
Full-Time Contract, up to 40 hrs/week
Monday-Friday
Montessori Academy Learning Centre of Cambridge
Cambridge, ON N1R 3Z7

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​About Us:
At Montessori Academy Learning Centre of Cambridge (MALCC), we believe the children learn best by exploring the prepared environment and following their interests. We apply the Montessori principles at our centre to help children develop essential skills. We operate as a family supporting other families and maintain a friendly environment at the centre.
Your Role:

• Provide children with knowledge via presentations and lessons in each area including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Culture and Cognitive
• Guide, role-model positive behaviours, observe and assess each child, and implement an appropriate curriculum plan to address the growing needs of each child from infant to preschool programs
• Conduct positive reflective practices, keep a growth mindset, and relate to constructive feedback to better serve the learning goals for the children
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers
• Ability to delegate tasks to your team & provide training when needed. A Teacher Assistant is available for support in daily responsibilities 

 
Skills & Responsibilities:

• Observe, guide, supervise, and assess children while they learn in a classroom environment
• Develop lesson plans and independent learning exercises while supporting individual needs of the children
• Exhibit active listening skills and ability to remain calm under stressful situations
• Apply Montessori and play-based teaching principles
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Responsible for maintaining performance standards, following policies and procedures, and observing regulations and guidelines, from infant to preschool age group in compliance with Ministry and program’s standards. i.e. CCEYA
• Participate in team meetings, center activities, and staff development during work hours
• Conduct parent/teacher interviews
• Establish a positive relationship with the families of children, share information about the child’s day, publish newsletter, and prepare progress reports
• Responsible for classroom cleanliness and organization
• Responsible for diaper changing and/or assisting with toileting
• Participate in outdoor activities with children for 2 hours per day as long as weather conditions allow

 
Qualifications:

• Montessori trained (AMI/MACTE) and/or RECE in good standing with College of ECE
• Student ECE’s in apprenticeship programs highly encouraged to apply
• Vulnerable sector police check
• Up-to-date immunizations record
• First aid and CPR-C
• Experience working with children ages 6 months to 6 years
• Experience in a Montessori Classroom is an asset
• Passionate about teaching young children!

 
Benefits:

• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Mental Health Benefits
• On-site parking
• On-site childcare

 
Hiring Process:

• Please apply with recent resume
• Proceed with interview
• Bring portfolio or work samples at interview
• Submit required documentation upon selection
• Join the MALCC family!

 
Applications must be sent to: ecemontessorijobs@gmail.com or malccambridge@gmail.com
 
*DISCLAIMER* Montessori Academy Learning Centre of Cambridge is NOT associated with Montessori Academy Learning Centre Guelph
Montessori Academy Learning Centre of Cambridge is not affiliated with our neighbouring academy, OMA (Ontario Muslim Academy)
MALCC is under new management as of December 2022