Montessori Toddler Teacher

Montessori Toddler Teacher in Whitby/ Durham Region, ON, Canada

Responsibilities

• Provide a Montessori classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of the children in accordance with the Schools’ mission and vision.
• Maintain our well-prepared environment and atmosphere of learning and inquisitiveness, designed to move students from one activity and level to the next.
• Step back while the children are working and allow them to learn from their own discoveries and draw their own conclusions.
• Rather than supplying children with answers, ask them how they would solve the problem.
• Actively engaging children in the learning process and enhance critical thinking skills.
• Plan daily lessons for each child, s/he must be aware of changes in the child’s interest, progress, mood, and behavior.
• Have a general understanding of art, music, geography, language, geometry, and practical life works.
• Give one-on-one or small group lessons and spend less time giving large group lessons. Lessons are brief and precise, meant to intrigue the minds of children so that they come back to learn more on their own.
• Observe the children and avoid using rewards and punishments for good or poor work. Never criticize or interfere in a child’s work and recognize that it is only in a trusting atmosphere that a child’s personality has room to grow.
• Children must have the freedom to choose their own activities and learn to behave without restriction.

Qualifications

Special qualifications: Toddler or Casa Diploma, MACTE or AMI