The Montessori Society of Canada provides space for the posting of AMI job opportunities in Canada as a service to both schools and teachers. Employment ads are posted on our website for a fee of $50 for a 3 month posting and may also be included in our newsletter if space permits. For more information on posting an employment ad please contact our newsletter editor, Anne Laws (e-mail link: annelaws@hotmail.com). The responsibility for the contents of these listings is borne solely by the employer.

International Employment Opportunities
For international employment opportunities please click on the AMI link here: (link name: “AMI International Employment” http://www.montessori-ami.org/)

School For Sale

PreSchool for sale that is EB-5 eligible for foreign nationals wishing to own and operate a business in the United States:

• Take over the school business, own the real estate it sits on as well as all furniture, fixtures and equipment
• Gross revenue over USD $800,000
• Located in an affluent neighborhood - average household income for the area: USD $115,000
• Student body at 103 with 25 students on the wait list

If you have been looking for a great profitable investment with a U.S citizenship opportunity then this is not something you want to pass up!

Contact Angelina Carleton at email address: a.carleton@svn.com or Dan Baird at phone number (310) 500-1226 PST. We do require a signature on a Non-Disclose Agreement before releasing details of address, financials, etc. Principals only.

Posting Date: February 2nd, 2012

Discover Montessori Society, Vancouver Island, BC

Discover Montessori Society is a non-profit organization that operates three Montessori Schools based on AMI training. We are located on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Positions available:

Primary Director/Directress (3-6): Campbell River Montessori School
Located in Campbell River, BC - www.crmontessorischool.org

Primary Director/Directress (3-6): Oceanside Montessori School
Located in Parksville, BC - www.oceansidemontessorischool.org

Elementary Director/Directress (6-12): Discover Montessori School
Located in Nanaimo, BC - www.discovermontessorischool.org

Our ideal candidates are confident, motivated, team oriented and self-directed people, who hold high standards.

We are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of the Montessori philosophy as taught by AMI, excellent communication skills, an interest in parent education and building relationships, and willingness to work toward the growth of each school.

Qualifications:

• Primary Positions – AMI Casa (3-6) certification, valid BC ECE certificate, current first aid training, and a University degree will take precedence.
• Elementary Position – AMI Elementary (6-12) certification, current first aid training, and a University degree.

Job descriptions and salaries will be discussed in interview. Please submit resumes, with references, via email to office@discovermontessorischool.org

Thank you to all that apply.

Posting Date: February 2nd, 2012

Montessori School Principal

Located in the greater Vancouver, British Columbia area, we are a growing and vibrant Montessori school community which serves approximately 80 children from 2-1/2 years up to 12 years of age in our Casa, Preschool, Extended Day Kindergarten, Elementary and Senior Elementary programs. Due to continued expansion, we are excited to be looking for a dedicated and experienced educational leader to guide our school into its next stage of development and growth.

As the Principal of our school, we hope that you will embrace this unique opportunity to build upon our school's successful heritage of providing a quality Montessori program in a loving and joyful school community. In this capacity, you will strive to create an environment that allows students, their families and our program staff to flourish and develop to their full potential. You will be accountable for all aspects of program operation by ensuring that the curricular scope and sequence, as well as instructional strategies, reflect the school's progressive, humanistic Montessori philosophy while also meeting the BC Ministry of Education's administrative and curricular guidelines. You will develop positive relationships with families, children, staff and other school stakeholders by providing leadership, training, mentorship and guidance in accordance with our school's mission, goals, values, philosophies and policies.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a University degree, accredited Montessori training (or a willingness to become trained), and a minimum of 5 - 6 years of documented leadership experience in early education and/or elementary programs.

Specifically we are looking for individuals to bring their educational leadership gifts in the following areas: ability to lead and coach staff; ability to support and mentor parents; an embodiment of the Montessori approach to educating the "whole child"; strong communication skills, both oral and written; hiring, supervisory and management skills; financial management according to budget guidelines; and strong organizational abilities. Most importantly, however, we are looking for an individual devoted to children, passionate about lifelong learning, and willing to lead from the heart.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience, with a position start date of August/September 2012.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please respond via email with a cover letter and resume to: montessorileadership@gmail.com before February 15th, 2012.

Posting Date: January 9th, 2012

Head Teacher

Montessori Borealis Preschool is seeking an AMI trained Head Teacher for Casa class, starting August 2012.

Montessori Borealis Preschool is a private school in downtown Whitehorse, Yukon for children aged 3 to 6 years. Montessori Borealis is centrally located and is in short walking distance from public parks, library, local museums and downtown Main Street amenities.

Preference will be given to qualified or in-training AMI Montessori teachers with a minimum of three years teaching experience. Candidate must hold a university degree. Competitive Salary Commensurat e with experience.

Please submit your resume by Jan. 31st, 2012, attention Mr. Peter Giangrande by e-mail to: montessoriborealis@hotmail.com | www.montessoriborealis.ca | www.travelyukon.com

Posting Date: December 19th, 2011

INAUGURAL Elementary Director/Directress (6-9)

Accepting applications now for a September 2012 start!
Application deadline: February 28, 2012

Family Montessori School Society (FMSS) is a well-established Montessori school in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. FMSS has provided Montessori education for its 3-6 year old students since 1980. The school is excited to announce an expansion to an elementary program in 2012. We wish to recruit an Elementary Director/Directress for our new 6 to 9 year-old classroom. This person will be an inspired individual who is excited about establishing a new class. This position will provide a unique opportunity to contribute to the expansion of our wonderful school.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree and Teaching Certificate. Prospective applicants must be eligible to teach at the Elementary level in British Columbia.
• AMI Elementary (6-12) Montessori Diploma preferred, AMS Elementary Diploma considered
• Current First Aid Training Required Skills
• Must be a visionary Montessori teacher
• Ability to train assistants and work successfully in a team
• Capacity to work with minimal supervision
• Strong Interest in parent education
• Experience is an asset
  

The candidate will ideally commence during Term 3, 2012 to assist with the preparation of the classroom and must be able to begin teaching at the start of Term 1, 2012 – end of August 2012.

Interviews will be conducted in March 2012.

For further information please telephone Brenda Brown, Principal at:
604-224-2643 or by email:
princiaplfmss@telus.net

To apply for this position please email a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your resume and two letters of reference to: familymontessori@telus.net

Attention:
Sophie McCall
FMSS Board President
4196 West 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6R 4J5

Posting Date: November 29th, 2011

How to Place an Ad with MSC
To place an ad, type or clearly write your ad as you would like it to appear and mail, e-mail or fax it to MSC with your billing address. If you wish to have your ad appear in the newsletter as well as on-line please note the following submission deadlines:

Spring Issue:      January 15th
Fall Issue:           July 15th

Employment ads should contain your school name, posting request, credential requirements and where appropriate, the salary offered.