Montessori Elementary Teacher
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Early Childhood Education, General Education -
Child Care/Nanny
Term: January 2027 – December 2027 (or upon the return of the incumbent)
Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract
Location: Victoria, BC
Organization: Maria Montessori Academy (MMA)
Job Posting:
Upper Elementary Teacher(Temporary Maternity Leave)
Maria Montessori Academy is an independent school in Victoria offering dynamic, hands-on learning to students from Preschool to Grade 12. This is a community-based school boasting low student/teacher ratios and an all-around excellent working environment.
We are seeking a full-time BC teacher to join our Upper Elementary team beginning January 2027 for a maternity leave. This specific posting is for a well-established Upper Elementary (grades 4-6) classroom of 24 students.
Montessori training and/or experience is essential for this role. Additionally, the classroom teacher should be a forward-thinking educator and is expected to deliver lessons across the curriculum, following both the provincial and Montessori curricula, while maintaining a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom environment.
Required qualities in a candidate are:- Elementary Montessori accreditation and/or experience
- BC Teacher Certification
- Current First Aid & CPR-C
- Successful experience working with and understanding students of this age group
- Excellent communication skills with students, their parents, and colleagues
- Being organized, punctual, and reliable
- Invested in professional development and furthering their own learning as a professional
- Interested in working collaboratively with classroom assistants and other teachers
- Excited about participating in extracurricular activities
We are seeking local applicants only.
The posting closes on November 13th 2026, and the interviews will be conducted during the last two weeks in November.
We thank all interested applicants, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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