Position Title: Assistant Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Compensation Package: We offer a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Benefits plan available after 3 months of employment, vacation time, and wellness days are available. Training and development opportunities available annually.

Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per day, Monday Friday, must be available within the hours of 7am 6pm; rotating

Location: MCS - Milton

THE ORGANIZATION

The Montessori Country School is located in Milton, Halton Region, Ontario, Canada, and is a fully-licensed childcare centre, registered private school and accredited Montessori school, which provides programs for children ages 3 years to 9 years of age. Through the Montessori Country School Milton, children receive care designed to help them develop their academic, emotional and social skills, and grow the foundations they will need to succeed in life. Our vision is to make every customer experience easy, efficient and enjoyable.

THE ROLE

The Assistant Teacher engages each child in the classroom with hands-on learning and assists the lead teacher(s) as they execute their role(s). This person would reflect our mission and vision to provide high quality care for children.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR
• Up-to-date Immunization and 2-tiered TB test
• Experience working with children between 18 months 6 years (childcare experience an asset)
• Strengths in organizational skills, communication skills, parent education and leadership
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Confident and flexible professionalism
• Love of outdoors
• Criminal Reference Check (current within 6 months of start date) Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary responsibility of the Assistant Teacher is to assist the lead teacher(s) in planning and implementing a program which provides for the optimal physical, cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing of the children in her/his care.
• Works cooperatively as a team member, encourages others to do likewise and consistently maintains a positive attitude.
• Takes initiative in completing tasks without direction
• Participates with children in all planned activities.
• Effectively supervises children on all scheduled school walks, field trips and other outings.
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers.
• Attends and contributes to staff meetings and in-house professional development whether during or after regular work hours.
• Maintains confidentiality of clients, co-workers and the school centre as appropriate.
• Is sensitive to parents needs and maintains a supportive relationship with them on a professional level while following school policies

The Montessori Country School is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all individuals feel valued, respected and supported. Candidates requiring an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department.