Montessori Lower Elementary

**Montessori Lower Elementary (6-9)**

**Lead Directress or Co-Directress**

**Boundary Bay Montessori School is operated by the non-profit Board, Montessori in Delta Society (MIND). The school was established in 1990 and is located in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. We are situated in a natural pastoral setting with a wonderful view of the Cascade Mountains in the background. The natural environment provides many learning opportunities to foster student connection with the earth. The current school houses Nido (1-3), Casa (3-6), Lower Elementary (6-9) and Upper Elementary (9-12) classrooms. We have experienced Montessori Directresses who value working in a professional educational environment where collaboration is valued, innovation is welcomed and mentoring is available to create a team approach to working and learning. If you would like to join our team, we will be looking for people to fill the following positions in 2025-26.**

**Position: Montessori Lower Elementary Lead Directress or Co-Directress**:
**Start Date: August 25, 2025 - June 30, 2026**

**Required Qualifications**:

- **Montessori Certification -Elementary 6-9 and/or Casa 3-6**
- **University Bachelor Degree is preferred**
- **Experience working in a Montessori elementary environment**
- **Application ready for certification from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch (if applicable)**
- **Legally authorized to work in Canada**
- **Criminal Records Check & First Aid Certification**

**Duties/Responsibilities/Role**:

- **Implement a Montessori prepared environment for the 6-9 age child**
- **Plan & maintain a stimulating & developmentally appropriate environment both indoors and outdoors that supports the health & wellbeing of the child**
- **Exercise respect, patience, and empathy with children & families**
- **Maintain parent communication & record keeping (oral & electronic)**
- **Meet Ministry of Education learning & reporting requirements on each student**
- **Work productively & cooperatively as a lead guide or co-guide in the classroom**
- **Keep up to date with professional development**

**Employment Terms**:

- **Continuing Contract upon successful 2-year completion of work cycle**
- **Competitive Salary based on qualifications, experience and role**
- **Benefit Package (Flexible: EH & Dental, Lifestyle, or RRSP contribution)**
- **9 paid sick days per school calendar**
- **Access to a generous annual Professional Development allocation**

**Application Process**:

- **Cover Letter**
- **Resume**
- **3 References**
- **Copies of Certifications: Montessori Accreditation, eligibility for BC Independent School Certification, Additional courses/training