Selkirk Montessori is seeking an educator for one of their Montessori Elementary 6-12 classrooms.
This is a full-time position with one other partner guide in a thriving Montessori environment. We are a community of diverse and enthusiastic learners, both students and on staff. We believe in community, teamwork, and bringing joy and interest to our learning.
We are accepting applications from candidates already eligible to teach in British Columbia with the following:
Education:
· Bachelor of Education or other 4-year degree (applicable for BC Teaching Certification) or an acceptable baccalaureate degree plus MACTE approved Montessori certification.
· Montessori age 6-12 training required
· Flexibility, expertise, and creativity when teaching alongside colleagues
Responsibilities:
· Guiding students of various learning levels and capabilities
· Positive behaviour management
· Tracking of lessons, independence, and skills in Transparent Classroom
· Parent communication
· Upkeep of the Prepared Environment
· Report card writing
Other skills and qualities:
· excellent communication skills and respectful rapport
· ability to bring interest to life in the school environment
· a joy for working with children of all different experiences and abilities
· very strong organizational skills
Benefits start after two months of employment and include:
* BC Teaching Certification fee (Society pays 100%; taxable benefit)
* Dental Insurance (Society pays 80%, Staff pay 20%; 80% coverage)
* Extended Health Insurance (Society pays 100%; 100% coverage)
* Parking/Bus Passes (up to $85/month; taxable benefit)
* Pension Plan - 2% of salary to start matched by employer (increases to 8% based on seniority)
* Previous experience will be considered when placing staff on the salary grid
* Tuition Discounts - 85%
This benefit starts after one year of employment:
* Long Term Disability Insurance (Staff pay 100%)
Our students have the advantage of a well-rounded program right from age three. They have, generally,
developed a love of learning. Candidates would appreciate the flexibility and challenges of collaborative
teacher team to explore rich academic content and broad opportunities for creative studies.