Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated AMI Montessori Assistant Guide to support classroom activities and foster a nurturing learning environment for young children. The ideal candidate will assist lead guides in implementing Montessori methods, ensuring each child's developmental needs are met with care and professionalism. This role is essential in promoting a positive educational experience that encourages independence, curiosity, and growth.
Duties
- Collaborate and implement daily activities that support and promote the development of children
- Lead children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, guide the children in the use of all Montessori materials, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their use, providing opportunities for creative expression through the media of art, and taking the children to local points of interest
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits
- Observe children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems and take appropriate action
- Assess the skills, abilities, interests, and needs of children
- Help to maintain and create the materials in the classroom
- Discuss progress or problems of children with parents and other staff members
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with children
- Promote feelings of security and trust in children
- Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss new teaching method
- Collaboration, patience, independence, and a willingness to learn are highly valued attributes.
Experience
- Evidence of formal training from a recognized Montessori AMI Assistant training program.
- A valid Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate, in accordance with the BC Community Care facilities Branch licensing requirements.
- Criminal Records Check
- Current First Aid
- Proficient reading and writing skills in English
- Experience in child-care setting (minimum 2 years)
We are in session September to June with 2 weeks off during spring and winter break.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Pamela Nam, Office Administrator [email protected]
To learn more about our school please visit our website: www.familymontessori.com
Pay: $25.00-$26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
