Careers

Interested in joining our growing and vibrant Montessori community?

Squamish Montessori School Ltd. would like to speak with any qualified Early Childhood Educators (ECE) or Early Childhood Educator Assistants (ECEA) who may be interested in joining a growing and vibrant Montessori community.

Our staff positions offer a variety of opportunities, such as:

  • Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) trained Guides and Classroom Assistants

  • Montessori Guides, Certified Independent School Guides

  • Early Childhood Educator (ECE) or Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)

Thank you for considering Squamish Montessori School, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Current Job Opportunities

Sea to Sky Montessori School (affiliated with Squamish Montessori School) would like an AMI Montessori-trained Elementary Guide to join our team as a co-guide in our new Elementary community. You will have an opportunity to become a team member of our vibrant community, who are passionate about Montessori education and what it can give to the children. In this position, you will be part of a vibrant community and be able to contribute to and grow our brand-new elementary classroom. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a keen sense of responsibility, a positive attitude and a love of learning. We offer a collaborative work environment, a competitive salary package, ongoing professional development and multiple growth opportunities.

AMI Montessori-trained Elementary Guide

Qualifications:

  • AMI Elementary Diploma/Certification

  • BC Independent School Teacher Certification (or ability to acquire).

  • Minimum 2 years of experience

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Extended health benefits

  • 12 weeks paid vacation/year

  • Tuition discount for offspring

  • Weekly collaborative and prep time

  • Supportive, respectful work environment

Casa Guide Assistant

Contract length: 11 months

Expected start date: 2025-08-25

Submit your resume to:
admin@smsed.ca with subject line: Casa Assistant

Qualifications:

  • AMI - Assistant course an asset

  • BC ECE/ ECEA/ RA Certificate an asset

  • Criminal Record Check

  • Experience working with children

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Respect for children and a friendly demeanour

  • Current Standard First Aid certificate (and/or willing to train to acquire)

Benefits:

  • Competitive wage (dependant on experience)

  • Extended health benefits

  • Paid vacation

  • Tuition discount for dependants

  • Supportive, respectful work environment

Contract length: 12 months

Expected start date: 2025-08-16

Submit your resume to:
admin@smsed.ca with subject line: AMI Elementary Guide Position

Sea to Sky Montessori School (affiliated with Squamish Montessori School) seeks a Casa Assistant to join our team in September 2025 - possibly sooner with the right candidate.  

In this position, you will be part of a vibrant community, and the position will encompass but not be limited to supporting students, preparing the environment, providing a clean and safe classroom, assisting students with in class academics, inspire children to find the joy of learning, and ensuring students are respectful of the class/ peers and visitors.

Successful candidates will work the July Summer Camp as a Camp leader to make an 11 month contract. This will include planning, preparing and leading a group of Pre-school aged children through arts/ crafts, games and outings.

“We must proceed, not on the basis of our own ideas or on our own prejudices, not on preconceived methods, but by observing the child.”

— Maria Montessori