Montessori + ECE or ECEA
Lions Gate Montessori, located in downtown Vancouver within close proximity to the city’s beaches, museums, art gallery, and Stanley Park, offers the rewards of working in a dynamic urban environment of a culturally, socially, and economically diverse.
Committed to providing supportive leadership that fosters professional and personal growth, staff at our school receive competitive salaries, benefits packages as well as development opportunities.
Additional Qualifications:
- Primary Montessori Diploma to teach 3 to 6 year olds, AMI (Association Montessori Internationale diploma preferred)
- First Aid Certification
- Medical clearance to work with children including proof of both mental and physical fitness to work with children
- Successful Criminal Record Check
- Immunization History
- Bachelor Degree/BC Independent Teacher Certification an asset
- 3 Reference letters related to the field
Required Experience:
- 1 to 2 years experience working in a licensed Montessori facility an asset.
- The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong planning, organizational, observational, and diagnostic abiliies.
- Calm and patient.
- The ability to guide groups of children of varying ages, needs and abilities.
- A genuine delight in working with children!
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement an exemplary, inclusive Montessori program including outdoor and nature education.
- With other team members, be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the facility to ensure safety and hygiene requirements are met.
- Be responsible for the ongoing evaluation and assessment of children.
- Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children.
- Guide and assist children in the development of daily practical life and care routines.
- Establish and maintain good communication and collaborative relationships with parent/caregivers and other community service providers working with children.
- Coordinate activities with other team members.
- Participate in ongoing internal and external professional development.
Salary & Benefits:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, 2 weeks Winter and Spring vacation
- Type: Regular full time
- Wage: $27-$32/hour + 5% vacation pay based on qualiications and experience
- Benefits (starts after a mandatory 3-month Probationary Period): Paid sick days, Professional Development Credits, Medical & Dental benefits, Travel & Life Insurance, and Employer matching RRSP contributions
Additional Notes:
Lions Gate Montessori, located in downtown Vancouver within close proximity to the city’s beaches, museums, art gallery, and Stanley Park, offers the rewards of working in a dynamic urban environment of a culturally, socially, and economically diverse.
Committed to providing supportive leadership that fosters professional and personal growth, staff at our school receive competitive salaries, benefits packages as well as development opportunities.
Basic Details
- Position Start Date:
- As soon as possible
- Position Notes:
- 10-month contract with option to work summers, yearly renewal
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Employment Term:
- Permanent
- Hours Per Week:
- 37.5
Contact Information
- Contact Name:
- Riza Weinstein
- Phone Number:
- 604-687-6701
- Email:
- principal@lionsgatemontessori.org
- Address:
- 107 & 108 - 1500 Howe Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z2N1
- Website:
- www.lionsgatemontessori.org
Application Information
- Application Closing Date:
- until filled
- Application Instructions:
- Email Application
- Other Application Instructions:
Other Application Instructions:
For more information please visit www.lionsgatemontessori.org/inquire/career-opportunities/
To Apply: please send your resume with three references, cover letter as well as copies of diploma(s) and certification(s) in confidence to principal@lionsgatemontessori.org with “Montessori ECE" on the subject line.
We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for interviews. Only those with Montessori diplomas plus valid BC ECE license will be considered.