Lower Elementary Teaching Position | Bee Montessori Niagara School

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2027

Bee Montessori Niagara School - Niagara Falls, ON (Portage Road location)

Bee Montessori Niagara is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lower Elementary Montessori trained teacher (or teacher candidate) to join our growing school community. The successful candidate will have the chance to potentially work independently in the Lower Elementary Classroom (under mentorship, as needed), or with a co- teacher.

Attributes:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- strong ability to be both independent and a collaborative team member - strong leadership and organizational skills

- effective interpersonal skills (including oral and written communication) - Full AMI/MACTE training (Casa) is an asset

Job Description/Responsibilities Include:

- Working hours: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday (*subject to change) - Observes and guides children while they complete purposeful, meaningful work in a safe and nurturing environment

- Maintains a beautifully prepared classroom environment

- Plans and implements a stimulating, engaging and age-appropriate Montessori learning environment for Lower Elementary aged children

- Uses a positive and effective approach to behaviour management that aligns with Bee Montessori Niagara’s philosophy and values.

- Models desired behaviours

- Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality and courtesy at all times when communicating with students, families and colleagues

- Complies with Ministry requirements

We offer:

- A competitive salary, depending on education and experience - Paid Winter Break/March Break

- A minimum of 4 paid personal days per school year

- A thoroughly prepared Montessori environment

- Mentorship and opportunities for professional development

- A caring, warm and friendly workplace environment

- BMN is willing to cover 100% of the total cost of the Lower Elementary training

Qualifications:

- Previous experience working with Lower Elementary aged children* preferred but not required

- Previous experience working with Casa aged children

- Accredited Montessori Diploma (AMI/MACTE) preferred

- Current First Aid/CPR training

- Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check

*We are open to the possibility of the successful candidate completing their Lower Elementary Training

Thank you for your interest in our school community. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Resumes and cover letters expressing interest in this position should be forwarded to: [email protected] and [email protected]