Juniper Casa dei Bambini
Position: Casa Guide
Employment type: Full time
Start Date: April 2026 (3 month contract) with opportunity to extend into the 2027 school year
Location: Calgary, Alberta
About us:
This is a unique opportunity in a start-up program created by an AMI Montessori educator/Alberta certified teacher and a group of dedicated parents. There six children, ages 3 to 6, in this Casa environment, led by one teacher. The classroom is set up in a beautiful heritage home in Mission, Downtown Calgary Alberta. Juniper Montessori is committed to the AMI principles of Montessori to create a warm and nurturing environment that promotes lifelong learning. Due to the small group, art is explored more deeply, as well as outdoor education. We also have a full kitchen with baking supplies and all of the tools for snack preparation and other food prep activities. This really makes it feel like home!
Summary of the Role:
The Casa Guide will lead a prepared Montessori environment for a small group of children ages 3 through 6. This role involves preparing the environment in advance, presenting materials, observing children’s progress and making adjustments based on individual and group needs. Building a relationship with families is an important aspect of this job as well as creating a peaceful space for children to explore their independence.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- 7.5 hour days with the children full-time, 8:30am to 4pm.
- Quiet time for an hour, to ensure a teacher break
- Giving montessori lessons with the materials and record keeping
- Ongoing communication with the parents regarding the children’s learning process
- Connecting and collaborating with parents, as partners, about school operations
- Daily clean up (spray tables, dishes and sweep floors). A cleaner comes bi- monthly for deep cleans
- Ability to run the program on your own, including purchasing materials, supplies and food for snack time
- An hour of outdoor time each day
- Prepare art projects and music time
Qualifications:
- Certified AMI or MACTE-trained Montessori teacher
- Experience working in a Montessori environment (practicum experience accepted)
- Commitment to a 3-month contact, with an opening for extension to the following September
- First Aid and CPR trained (up to date)
- Warm, kind and caring personality
- Excellent communication skills
More details:
- $28/hr
- 37.5 hours a week
- Monday through Friday
- April, May and June 2026
- Opportunity for extension to the next school year