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CURRENTLY HIRING:

-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
-PART-TIME AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

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Elementary School Teacher

Summerland Montessori School is a non-profit independent school nestled in the beautiful Okanagan Valley in Summerland, British Columbia, just north of Penticton and within commuting distance of Kelowna to Oliver. Summerland Montessori School is a multi-age school, featuring small class sizes, ranging from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. Summerland Montessori School is known for play-based learning, our strong sense of community, lots of outdoor fun, a collaborative culture, a commitment to professional development for our team, and meeting students where they are with their individual learning. The school has an AIM French program that students learn from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. 
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our team, ideally for a Kindergarten/Grade One class. Our ideal candidates will have experience teaching elementary grades and an understanding of the Primary Program: A Framework for Teaching and the BC Early Learning Framework; developmental levels of children aged 4-10. Our school faculty has experience with the following training or certifications:
  • Montessori
  • hands on learning
  • Reggio (play based learning)

Candidates with prior experience or a strong interest in developing their skills in these teaching philosophies are highly encouraged to apply. Joining our non-profit independent Montessori school team allows for more schedule flexibility than working within the public education system.

 Joining our non-profit independent Montessori school team allows for more schedule flexibility than working within the public education system – including paid time-off and vacation days. This is an annual contract positions, contract renewals are offered to qualified candidates at the end of each school year.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

These may include, but are not limited to:
  • Setting up and running a split Kindergarten / Grade One classroom
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the development of an inquiry-based, Montessori-focused approach to teaching and learning
  • Foster caring, committed, and supportive relationships with students and families
  • Create a classroom environment that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and care
  • Participate in professional development training related to Montessori and other educational initiatives
  • Design, prepare, and deliver learning experiences that facilitate authentic engagement and meet students where they are on their educational path
  • Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet diverse student needs
  • Prepare reports, conduct parent-teacher conferences, and communicate with parents on an ongoing basis to foster an open and supportive relationship that our school is known and admired for
  • Model a strong work ethic, high standard of commitment, and maintain excellent professionalism in all interactions with colleagues, students and parents
  • Participate in community building events, both in and rarely but sometimes, out of school hours
  • Promote and support the mission, vision and values of the school

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education, or equivalent
OR
Montessori Teaching Diploma, or equivalent
Additional Preferences (not required):
  • Montessori Teaching Diploma, or interest in pursing Montessori training
  • Interest or experience in discovery-based philosophies (e.g., Reggio, play-based)
  • 1-2 years teaching experience
  • Valid First Aid

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary $50,000-$53,000, or negotiable based on experience and schedule availability
  • Extended health and dental plan
  • RRSP matching
  • Regular professional development
  • Why we’re different? We offer small class sizes, schedule flexibility, paid professional development opportunities, benefits, paid time off, vacation days, and an incredibly supportive, warm, small, welcoming school and work environment.

Please Submit:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Copy of Degree or Diploma
  • Two letters of reference, one of which must be from your most recent Principal/Supervisor
  • Most recent teaching evaluation

Part-Time After School Program Assistant

Summerland Montessori School is a non-profit independent school nestled in the beautiful Okanagan Valley in Summerland, British Columbia, just north of Penticton and within commuting distance of Kelowna to Oliver. The Summerland Montessori School is a multi-age school, featuring small class sizes, ranging from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5. Summerland Montessori School is known for play-based learning, our strong sense of community, lots of outdoor fun, a collaborative culture, a commitment to professional development for our team, and meeting students where they are with their individual learning. The school has an AIM French program that students learn from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5. 
Also on site is the Summerland Early Learning Centre. The Summerland Early Learning Centre is a licensed daycare incorporating a comprehensive preschool curriculum. We accept children 30 months to School Age and operate daily year round (with the exception of winter break and summer closures, stat holidays, and Easter Monday). We believe that children are naturally curious and active participants in their learning journey, constructing their knowledge of concepts through their engaging experiences of play. Our qualified and experienced educators create learning activities and environments to foster holistic development (physical, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, language) while presenting concepts from art, literacy, numeracy, science, social, environmental, music, physical literacy and more. Our philosophy is based on discovery and inquiry, using the child’s natural curiosity to facilitate a love of learning. The After School Program is licensed through the Early Learning Centre but operates out of the Montessori School facility. The program is exclusively open to students of the Summerland Montessori School. 
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated After School Care assistant to support the program leader in providing  After School Care. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Manager of the SELC.

The After School Program teachers develop engaging activities for school age children to participate in after they have completed their school day. As an after school teacher you are required to have a Responsible Adult (see explanation below) status and be passionate about working with children. Your role is crucial in providing a healthy, safe and engaging environment for school age children to enjoy at the end of what seems to them a long school day. The After School Program runs from 3 pm – 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.

As a Licensed Child Care Facility, we are regulated by the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation
which governs required employee credentials:

  • Responsible Adult: Requires an employee to be at least 19 years of age, have relevant work experience and completed a course or a combination of courses of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

These may include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide a safe, aesthetic and creative environment that meets current Child Care Licensing requirements
  • Plan and implement fun and engaging activities
  • Utilize appropriate positive guidance strategies according to the SELC and SMS behavioural guidance and discipline policies
  • Monitors student attendance of the program by collecting daily attendance.
  • Coordinate snack and daily outdoor activities.
  • Communicate with families, other staff and superiors in a timely and professional manner.
  • Assists in other capacities as determine by the SELC manager and/or Head of School.
  • Performs related duties as required and in alignment with all SELC and SMS policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Responsible adult course
  • Valid First Aid certificate

Wage + Benefits:

  • Hourly range: To be discussed, generally $18.50-$20/hour
  • Extended health and dental plan (available at 20 hours per week*)
  • RRSP matching

*Benefits: SOMSS offers an optional, comprehensive Benefits package (Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Group Life Insurance) co-paid at 50% by the Employer (SOMSS) and 50% by the Employee (you), as well as an RRSP co-pay option. These options are available for employees who regularly work 20 hours per week or more.

Applications:

Applications must be submitted to Kristy Gagne, Manager, Summerland Early Learning Centre at summerlandelc@gmail.com
Applications will be reviewed in order they are received. Please include the following with your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Copy of Responsible Adult Course and any other course or certificates
  • Copy of current First Aid
  •  Two letters of reference, one of which is ideally from your most recent Manager/Supervisor
  • Criminal Record Check Background check (upon request)