| Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Monday–Friday Location: Spark Montessori Home Educare Waterloo, ON N2V0B1 |
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
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
How to Apply
Please send your recent resume to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to bring a portfolio or work samples. Required documentation will be collected upon selection. Join the SMHE family and help us empower children to explore, learn, and thrive from their earliest beginnings!
Please send your recent resume to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to bring a portfolio or work samples. Required documentation will be collected upon selection. Join the SMHE family and help us empower children to explore, learn, and thrive from their earliest beginnings!
