Montessori Casa Teacher

Job Category: The Progressive Montessori Academy

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Stouffville

Posting Date: August 2024

The PMA offers an authentic Montessori program and learning environment. As a Montessori Casa Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in fostering the holistic development of children aged 3 to 6 years old. Utilizing the Montessori method, you will create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Your passion for early childhood education, coupled with your dedication to the Montessori philosophy, will empower young learners to become confident, independent, and self‑motivated individuals.

Candidates for the position will need to have a Montessori diploma (3-6) from a MACTE accredited or AMI training program. We are seeking a guide who knows how to challenge and support children to bring out their best qualities. Our ideal candidate is committed to their own lifelong learning and development and will bring a love of learning to the classroom.

• A warm inclusive and supportive work environment
• Many opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Freedom to bring your own ideas within the classroom
• A competitive salary based on experience
• A comprehensive health and dental benefit program

• AMI or MACTE accredited diploma
• Previous Montessori experience
• Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for working with young children
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent program planning skills and thorough knowledge of the Casa program
• Experience working in a collaborative Montessori environment
• Current criminal reference check
• Current First Aid and CPR and up to date medical records
• Updated immunization records
• We will need two references from you

If you are interested in the possibility of joining our school community, please forward your resume and cover letter to Lubna Jaffer, Principal,

We are looking to fill this role for our  school year.

Job Types: Full‑time, Contract.

Contract length: 11 months.