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Duties and Responsibilities

· Support the lead teacher on implement Montessori programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children as per the sensitive periods of Maria Montessori and the Montessori philosophy and pedagogy.

· Support the Lead Teacher in creating the Montessori environment and philosophy of teaching/practical life /sensorial vocabulary /language/ biology/math /geography

· Guide and encourage children in the development of independence through the practical life activities and independent self-help skills.

· Engage children in using the Montessori material designed by Maria Montessori under the supervision of the Montessori Lead Teacher.

· Using the Montessori classroom management by exposing the children in learning to work and engage in meaningful activities.

· Guide and encourage children in maintaining a prepared Montessori environment, including the care of classroom plants, tablecloths, and other classroom materials as part of developing responsibility and independence.

· Encourage children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.

· Observe and monitor children's developmental progress, identifying potential learning, social, emotional, or behavioural concerns, and document observations for discussion with the Lead Teacher.

· Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school-wide initiatives.

· Assist in maintaining a clear, respectful, and timely communication with parents by providing updates on children's progress, daily routines, classroom activities, observations, and photographs in accordance with school policies.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Early childhood educators
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

Usual requirements

  • Early childhood educators
  • Completion of a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education or A bachelor's degree in child development is required.
  • Licensing is required in Ontario and certification is required in British Columbia for early childhood educators. Licensing for early childhood educators is usually required in all other provinces and territories.
  • Early childhood educator assistants

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What you’ll do

Support the lead teacher in implementing Montessori programs.. Help create and maintain a prepared Montessori classroom environment.. Guide children in developing independence and self-help skills.. Engage children with Montessori materials under the supervision of the lead teacher.. Encourage creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.. Observe and document children's developmental progress and identify potential concerns.. Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.. Communicate with parents about children's progress, routines, activities, observations, and photographs.

What you’ll need

Support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development using Montessori philosophy and pedagogy.. Assist with practical life, sensorial, language, biology, mathematics, and geography activities.. Promote independence, responsibility, and meaningful engagement in the classroom.

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