ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI TEACHER

1. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL LEVEL DELIVERY MODEL

The Elementary Montessori Teacher will:

a) plan for instruction implementing Montessori methods;

b) utilize Montessori teaching materials;

c) implement the program in concert with District and Ministry guidelines;

2. MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

a) valid B.C. Teaching Certificate;

b) satisfactory experience in teaching multi-age groups;

c) knowledge of the Montessori philosophy;

d) a willingness to complete further training in Montessori education.

3. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

a) experience teaching Montessori or one of the following:

b) AMI or equivalent Montessori training, or:

c) At least one of the following introductory courses in Montessori Education:

UBC
CUST 416 Introduction to the Montessori Method
CUST 416C Introduction to Montessori Mathematics

Or other courses that are similar in content.

4. REPORTING STRUCTURE

The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to the principal of the base school to which they are assigned.