Montessori Educator

The Peace Tree Learning Centre is seeking a warm, passionate, and dedicated Montessori-trained educator to join our growing learning centre in Kanata. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with young children, is passionate about high-quality education, and believes in creating a joyful, respectful, engaging, and thoughtfully prepared learning environment. This position will begin at a minimum of approximately 24 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase to 40 hours as enrolment grows and additional programs are introduced. Full-time work leading summer camps. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Lead daily Montessori lessons and activities for individual children and small groups - Observe and guide children according to their developmental needs, interests, and readiness - Support children's independence, confidence, concentration, curiosity, and love of learning - Contribute to weekly and monthly lesson planning and themed activities - Prepare and maintain an organized, inviting, and well-prepared Montessori classroom - Track children's daily activities and progress and contribute to student documentation - Lead circle time, stories, songs, group activities, and special projects - Take a primary role in planning and leading summer camps - Work collaboratively with the Centre Director and other educators - Assist with special events, workshops, and other centre programs - Help maintain a calm, respectful, nurturing, and professional learning environment Qualifications — the ideal candidate will have: - Montessori teacher training or certification, preferably at the Casa / Primary level - Previous experience working in a Montessori classroom - A good understanding of Montessori philosophy, materials, lesson sequencing, and classroom observation - Experience working with children approximately 3–6 years of age - A genuine love of working with young children - A strong passion for education and quality learning experiences - A warm, patient, respectful, and encouraging approach with children - Good classroom management skills - Strong organizational and communication skills - Creativity and enthusiasm for hands-on learning and developing engaging activities - Reliability, professionalism, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team Additional experience with elementary-aged children, language programs, music, arts, nature education, or enrichment programs would be considered an asset. Hours: - Minimum approximately 24 hours per week - Opportunity to increase to 30–40 hours per week - Primarily weekday daytime hours - Additional hours may become available as new programs are introduced Compensation: $26–$32 per hour, based on Montessori training, qualifications, relevant teaching experience, and level of responsibility. About The Peace Tree: The Peace Tree Learning Centre is a boutique Montessori-based learning centre in Kanata offering small-group educational programs for young children. Our approach combines Montessori principles with hands-on learning, cultural exploration, nature, creativity, peace education, and individualized guidance. To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief introduction describing your Montessori training, teaching experience, and what you enjoy most about working with young children.

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person