Job Description

-Montessori Teacher - CASA Program - Oakville - Iroquois Location

SimplySmart Child Care Centre is looking for a Montessori CASA Educator at their

Oakville - Iroquois Location.

We are looking for experienced, energetic & self-starters who can run a Montessori classroom. A key requirement is experience and positive attitude to start a new program.The teacher should enjoy being around children and have a tremendous ability to engage with children. We include a wage enhancement grant, other funding from the Government and comprehensive health benefits.

Why choose SimplySmart?

A dynamic organization that gives you the ability to grow and learn every day. Medical and dental benefits provided.

Roles and Responsibilities

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Provide the children with a "prepared environment" which includes making materials to support the individual needs within the classroom; Plan individual and/or group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional, and academic areas; Instruct children in each area of the classroom: giving presentations and lessons in each area including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture; Allow children to be as independent as possible; Encourage individual work time to promote independence as well as group work to promote socialization; Identify, select, and modify work in the room to meet the needs of children with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers; Participate school special activities and celebrations; Responsible for diaper changing and/or assisting with toileting while demonstrating respect for the child; Responsible for classroom cleanliness; Follows and implements health and safety through the uses of a variety of tools including daily observation forms, sanitary practices forms, medication forms, and the environmental assessment tools; Maintains knowledge, skills and abilities through on-going education and attends professional development courses and workshops; Participate in outdoor activities with children for at least 2 hours per day; Creative, hard-working team player, energetic, and flexible. Have a very positive and professional attitude and be able to work and contribute to our school and community.

Qualification:

Montessori Certified (Required) - MACTE or AMI



Over one year of experience working with children in a Montessori environment



Standard First Aid CPR C+



Vulnerable Sector Check



Immunization up to date (including a 2 step TB test)



Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, $22.00/hour to $24.00/hour