Early Childhood Educator Classroom Assistant - Montessori Program

Blue Spruce Montessori was established in 1997 and operated for over 21 years in the Richmond community. Debbie Marette, owner/administrator, graduated in 1994 with a primary A.M.I diploma and an E.C.E. certificate and is dedicated to providing a Montessori program that closely adheres to the Montessori principles that Dr. Maria Montessori set out. Blue Spruce Montessori is now open in Vancouver, in a brand-new custom-built facility and has the capacity for 22 students.

We are searching for an early childhood educator, that has a genuine passion and interest in the developing child and a strong desire to connect with families and the larger community, to join our team.  An educator that genuinely strives to develop each individual child’s whole self, and instil a lifelong love of learning through observation, creativity, and nurturing.

This is a great opportunity to work in a beautiful, prepared environment, that has the full set of primary Montessori materials and a wonderful opportunity to work with a wonderful community.

Required Experience:

• Experience working with children ages 2.5 – 6 years.
• Experience in a Montessori environment an asset but not necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to connect well with the young child.
• Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills both oral and written.
• An ability to guide groups of children of varying ages, needs and abilities.
• Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
• Patience and excellent observational, and diagnostic skills.                                                                                     

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing rapport and building relationships with students and families based on trust.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of the prepared environment, creating a safe, clean, stimulating environment where all children feel safe and valued.
• Demonstrate appropriate child guidance techniques that are respectful to the child and help develop self-esteem, independence, good choice making and trust.
• To be a positive role model, instill good values like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
• Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children in the prepared environment.    
• Supervising outdoor play.                      
• Participating in school activities, trips, events and parent education.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Paid vacation.
• 5 paid sick days
• Wage enhancement for ECE Certificate Holders ($6 per hr.)
• Professional development.

Additional Notes:

Visit our website at:

www.bluesprucemontessori.com