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.
For more than 35 years, 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.”
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Ready to Apply? Book a tour today or get started on your application.
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 philosphy 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
Ready to Apply?
Ready to Apply? Book a tour today or get started on your application.
Portrait of a Graduate
Our Leaders of Tomorrow
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School Class of 2020
Graduation – Class of 2020
Who would have imagined that we would have experienced a pandemic in our lifetimes?
Our graduating class of 2020 displayed so many of our Portrait of a Graduate attributes during this difficult year. They displayed resilience, the ability to adapt, and so much compassion during this unprecedented time. Congratulations to these remarkable young people!
Graduation – Class of 2020
Who would have imagined that we would have experienced a pandemic in our lifetimes?
Our graduating class of 2020 displayed so many of our Portrait of a Graduate attributes during this difficult year. They displayed resilience, the ability to adapt, and so much compassion during this unprecedented time. Congratulations to these remarkable young people!
Our Graduates
Arden Blair
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2021
Jessica Wu
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2021
Alexander Daccash
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2021
Emily Ye
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2021
Julia Tinca
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2020
Denali Trân-Lê
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2020
Christelle Alden
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2020
Joaquin Garcia-Villasenor
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2020
James Geraghty
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2020
Katherine Wang
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2020
Emmaleen Lucas
Junior High Graduate
Class of 2020
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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 resume and cover letter outlining how you can contribute to our program to info@bhms.ca.
Elementary Science Teacher
BHMS is currently searching for an experienced and engaging Science Teacher to join our Elementary Team for the coming school year. This is a permanent, full-time position.
The Role
- Plan and implement annual plans, unit plans, and daily lesson plans for grades 4 to 8. Class sizes range from 10 to 15.
- Plan and participate in field trips.
- Manage and guide individual student behaviour.
- Maintain open and regular communication with parents as required, and conduct parent interviews at the request of the parents as required.
- Produce formative and summative student assessments.
- Participate in school events and activities, contributing to the School Community and spirit.
- Provide a caring and nurturing atmosphere in the classroom and throughout the school.
Terms of Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience teaching science.
- Experience teaching elementary students.
- B.Ed or equivalent.
- Educational background in science; a Bachelor of Science degree is a significant asset.
- Montessori training is a significant asset.
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.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
- Competitive Salary
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid / CPR training, Immunization Record and proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
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
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. Elementary Montessori training required.
In addition, you’ll…
- Plan and implement annual plans, unit plans, and daily lesson plans.
- Plan and participate in field trips.
- Manage and guide individual student behaviour.
- Maintain open and regular communication with parents as required, and conduct parent interviews at the request of the parents as required.
- Produce formative and summative student assessments.
- Participate in school events and activities, contributing to the School Community and spirit.
- Provide a caring and nurturing atmosphere in the classroom and throughout the school.
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.
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience
- Employer sponsored benefits package
Current Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid / CPR training, Immunization Record and proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
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