About French Elite Montessori
French Elite Montessori (FEM) is proud to be the Niagara region’s first genuine bilingual French-English Montessori school. Located in St. Catharines, FEM provides a warm, nurturing, and high-quality early learning environment where children develop independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
We are currently seeking a caring, professional, and enthusiastic Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our growing team.
The Role
Working collaboratively with the Head Teacher and school team, the RECE will support the delivery of a high-quality Montessori program for young children.
The successful candidate will combine their knowledge of early childhood education and child development with an appreciation for Montessori principles and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, engaging, and respectful learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Children's Learning and Development
- Plan and support engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on children's interests and needs.
- Support the implementation of Montessori principles and practices in the classroom.
- Encourage independence, confidence, concentration, creativity, problem-solving, and positive social relationships.
- Observe and document children's learning and development to support individual and group planning.
- Use positive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
- Support children with additional needs and collaborate with the school team, families, and professionals when appropriate.
Health, Safety and Daily Care
- Ensure the health, safety, well-being, and active supervision of children at all times.
- Follow FEM policies, licensing requirements, and applicable health and safety procedures.
- Assist with daily routines, including arrival and departure, meals, toileting, transitions, outdoor play, rest periods, and classroom organization.
- Follow required procedures for allergies, medication, illness, accidents, emergencies, and child protection.
Family and Team Collaboration
- Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Communicate professionally and maintain confidentiality.
- Work closely with the Head Teacher and school team to support a consistent and collaborative classroom environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, school events, professional development, and other school activities.
Documentation and Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain required observations, attendance, daily records, incident reports, learning documentation, and children's portfolios.
- Prepare child progress reports and other documentation according to FEM's reporting schedule.
- Maintain registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Practice in accordance with the College's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and all applicable legislation and regulations.
Qualifications
- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
- Current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Knowledge of child development and Ontario's early years framework.
- Montessori education or experience is an asset, but not required.
- French-English bilingual ability is strongly an asset, but not required.
- A caring, patient, reliable, and collaborative approach to working with children and families.
Why Join FEM?
FEM offers the opportunity to work in a unique and growing bilingual French-English Montessori environment where children, educators, and families are valued. We are looking for a responsible, confident, and passionate educator who demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to early childhood education, and who is eager to contribute their knowledge and experience to our collaborative school community.
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
Position: Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Specific responsibilities may vary based on the employee's qualifications, classroom assignment, experience, Montessori training, and the operational needs of French Elite Montessori.
Pay: $54,000.00-$54,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
