About
Our School
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a CCMA accredited, not-for-profit independent school. We are unique because we are both a Montessori school and a Christian school.
Since 1983, we have provided a high-quality education to generations of children in the Ottawa area.
We invite you to experience our beautiful grounds and classrooms and meet our highly-qualified teachers for yourself.
Where Mind and Spirit Go Hand in Hand
Mission
To offer a Christian Montessori education committed to the academic, spiritual, physical, and social growth of each child.
Values
Our values are excellence, respect, learning, faith, commitment, community, and dedication to personal growth.
Our Approach
CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI
It’s All in the Approach
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is committed to the academic, spiritual, physical and social growth of your child. It’s the foundation of our educational approach and values.
FREEDOM TO LEARN
A Community for All
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School provides a safe and inclusive learning environmental for all types of learners. Our students learn by example. They learn at their own pace and they’re free to explore their own passions.
MONTESSORI
A Place Like No Other
Our teachers love working with kids to develop their potential and help them become the best people they can be. We create an environment where children can discover knowledge.
A Place of Belonging
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a school with heart. We really know our children on a deep level. We know their strengths and weaknesses and we cater our teachings to every child.
A Little Glimpse of Heaven
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a community of people who are working together for a common goal, supporting each other, and showing unconditional love. We want each child to be the best they can be. Whether we’re in the toddler program or a parent or a staff member, we do it together for the good of the each child.
Did You Know?
- Bishop Hamilton Montessori School was established in 1983.
- Our school was named after the first Anglican Bishop of Ottawa, the Right Reverend Charles Hamilton.
- Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is one of only three CCMA accredited schools in the Ottawa area.
- Our school motto is “Where mind and spirit go hand in hand.”
Why Montessori?
Montessori is child-centred form of education that helps students cultivate a love for learning.
The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. She believed children learn better when they get to choose what to learn. Here at Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, her philosophy is alive and well.
Learning as a Life Skill
A Montessori environment focuses more on learning than teaching. Specially trained Montessori teachers guide, coach, and facilitate learning through continuous observation and assessment.
The Montessori Approach allows children to learn at their own pace. That means fast learners are not held back and slower learners are not frustrated by their inability to keep up.
Mixed Age Classes
The Montessori class has mixed ages creating a family-like setting where learning can take place naturally. The dynamic of multi-ages recognizes learning as a social process. Students learn the importance of cooperation, respect, and collaboration not competition. Meanwhile mentorship reinforces their learning.
Acceptance & Trust
In Montessori classrooms, students learn skills to care for themselves, their environment, and their community. There are activities to develop spoken and written language, reading, mathematics and the natural sciences, as well as music, art, storytelling, movement and drama. Creativity flourishes in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust.
Famous Montessorians
Jeffrey Bezos – Founder of Amazon.com
Mark Zuckerberg – Co-founder of Facebook
Julia Child – Chef, author, and star of many TV cooking shows
Beyoncé Knowles – Singer-songwriter
Bill Gates – Founder of Microsoft
Larry Page & Sergey Brin – Co-founders of Google
Yo Yo Ma – Grammy Award-winning Cellist, United Nations Peace Ambassador
George Clooney – Academy Award-winning actor, director, producer, humanitarian, United Nations messenger of peace
Jeffrey Bezos
Founder of Amazon.com
Mark Zuckerberg
Co-founder of Facebook
Julia Child
Chef, author, and star of many TV cooking shows
Beyoncé Knowles
Singer-songwriter
Bill Gates
Founder of Microsoft
Larry Page & Sergey Brin
Co-founders of Google
Yo Yo Ma
Grammy Award-winning Cellist, United Nations Peace Ambassador
George Clooney
Academy Award-winning actor, director, producer, humanitarian, United Nations messenger of peace
Portrait of a Graduate
Graduation – Class of 2024
Our graduating class of 2024 displayed so many of our Portrait of a Graduate attributes during the year. They displayed resilience, the ability to adapt, and so much compassion and leadership throughout the year. Congratulations to these remarkable young people!
Our Graduates
Victoria
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2024
Elizabeth
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2024
Zachary
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2024
Wesley
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2024
Ckai
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2024
We would love to hear from you!
Please contact us to share your experiences and memories at BHMS and to share your current news and education and/or career.
Careers
Founded in 1983, Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a CCMA-accredited, not-for-profit independent school offering a Christian Montessori education to approximately 200 students in the Ottawa area.
Current openings at BHMS are listed below, but we welcome applications at any time. To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter outlining how you can contribute to our program to info@bhms.ca.
Elementary Montessori Teacher
We are currently searching for a Montessori Teacher to join our Elementary Team. In this role you’ll collaborate closely with a co-teacher to direct the learning of a classroom of grade 4-6 students.
In addition, you’ll…
- Provide a caring and nurturing atmosphere in the classroom and throughout the school.
- Plan and participate in field trips.
- Manage and guide individual student behaviour.
- Communicate with parents and members of the educational team regarding student needs and progress as needed throughout the year.
- Maintain accurate records, including long and short-term lesson plans, observations and student’s individual progress.
- Produce formative and summative student assessments.
- Participate in school events and activities, contributing to the School Community and spirit.
Our Ideal Candidate
As an ideal candidate for this role you’re Elementary Montessori trained, with experience and are a team player.
In addition to these qualifications, we look for teachers who are collegial, easy to work with, creative, energetic, and above all: passionate about creating an educational environment that enables students to learn, develop and grow.
- Hours: Full time
- Competitive salary
- Employee sponsored benefits
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid / CPR training.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Please send your cover letter and résumé to School Director, Renette Sasouni at info@bhms.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
Montessori Classroom Assistant
We are currently searching for a Classroom Assistant. The role of the Montessori Classroom Assistant is crucial to a harmonious Montessori Prepared Environment that supports the develops the children’s independence and concentration and allows the Director to fully implement their role. The Director works with her Assistants as a cohesive team to maintain an orderly, beautiful, and joyful classroom. The Assistants observe the children and model calm, courteous behaviour.
Attributes
The successful candidate(s) will demonstrate:
- Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
- Effective classroom management skills, positive attitude, team player
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
- Reliability, with a high degree of personal integrity
- Ability to follow direction with a desire to learn and develop
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate(s) must demonstrate the ability to:
- Assume a non-teaching, supportive role
- Maintain open and regular communication with the Classroom Director
- Reinforce consistent limits with the children
- Model grace and courtesy with adults and children
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the prepared environment
- Assist younger children as needed with hygiene and toileting, dressing and eating habits
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings, in-house professional development and school wide events, contributing to the School Community and spirit
Qualifications
- Accredited Montessori training or ECE certification as asset
- Police Vulnerable Safety Check
- Up to date immunization
- Valid First Aid/CPR
Compensation
- Competitive salary
- Employer sponsored group benefits and group RRSP programs
Resumes and cover letters expressing your area of interest should be forward to info@bhms.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.