Montessori Casa Teacher jobs in Ontario

Key Responsibilities

Montessori Classroom Leadership

• Plan and deliver an authentic Montessori Lower Elementary program for children ages 6–9.
• Prepare and maintain an organized, inviting Montessori classroom environment.
• Present individual and small-group lessons using Montessori materials.
• Support mixed-age learning, independent work, collaboration, and student responsibility.
• Observe and assess each child's academic, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain classroom routines, positive discipline, and respectful communication.

Curriculum Planning and Instruction

Develop and implement engaging lessons across the following subject areas:

• Language Arts: Reading, phonics, spelling, grammar, creative writing, literature, and reading comprehension.
• Mathematics: Montessori mathematical materials, operations, fractions, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving.
• Cultural Studies: Montessori Great Lessons and integrated studies in history, geography, botany, zoology, and science.
• Social Studies: Canadian communities, cultures, Indigenous perspectives, citizenship, and environmental responsibility.
• Science: Hands-on experiments, scientific observation, research projects, and investigations.

Collaborate with specialist teachers to integrate French, visual arts, music, physical education, and enrichment activities into the elementary program.

Student Assessment and Documentation

• Maintain accurate student records, lesson plans, and progress reports.
• Monitor individual academic progress and identify learning needs.
• Conduct regular observations and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Prepare student portfolios and participate in parent–teacher conferences.
• Ensure learning objectives are aligned with Montessori principles and appropriate Ontario curriculum expectations.

Communication and Collaboration

• Establish positive, professional relationships with students and families.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student development.
• Collaborate with classroom assistants, specialist teachers, and administration.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of LMC's Elementary Montessori Program.

Qualifications

Required

• Montessori Elementary Teaching Certification (ages 6–12), preferably from an AMI- or MACTE-accredited training program.
• Experience teaching Montessori Elementary students.
• Strong knowledge of Montessori philosophy, materials, and classroom management.
• Excellent English communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver individualized instruction in a mixed-age classroom.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it.

Preferred

• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification.
• Experience teaching Grades 1–3.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Elementary Curriculum.
• Experience developing interdisciplinary projects, cultural studies, and Montessori Great Lessons.
• Strong classroom leadership and student assessment skills.

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person