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St. Nicholas Montessori groundbreaking approach to elder care
Business Post. March 14 2021
Half of dementia cases could be prevented by improving lifestyle
The Irish Times. March 12 2021
Lifestyle risk factors can significantly increase likelihood of dementia, research shows
Rise in enrolment in private primary schools
Irish Time. March 8 2021
Number of private primary schools up 30 percent in past decade
St. Nicholas Montessori College’s first non-Montessori Teacher Training Courses
Education Magazine. October 7 2020
Montessori Education for Dementia: Bringing Joy and Purpose into Care
Career Expo / Senior Times. December 29 2020
Transforming education at St Nicholas Montessori
Education Magazine. March 26 2020
Interview with B.Ed (Hons) in Montessori Education, Programme Director Siobhan O’Reilly
Patron bodies: Who really controls your child’s school?
Irish Times. April 30, 2019
Dr. Nicholas Breakwell talks about SMSI as a primary school patron.
The Montessori Philosophy in Practice with Older Adults
Health Professions Press. February 9, 2021
Jennifer Brush speaks about the Montessori Philosophy in Practice.
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Montessori Teacher Position | Lansdowne Lodge Pre-School Montessori
We are currently recruiting for a Montessori Teacher in our Senior-Montessori Room working with children aged 3-6 years. The successful candidate must be qualified and have some experience but training will be given. We seek a person who is prepared to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for the care, safety and welfare of children. The person must be outgoing creative and have a...Read MoreMontessori Teacher & Daycare Position | The Georgian Montessori School
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Pembroke-Full-Time-Position-2021Download Microsoft Word – Pembroke Full Time Position -2021.docx Pembroke Montessori & Afterschool is expanding, and we are recruiting a Montessori teacher in this exciting time of growth within the company! Pembroke is a well-established Montessori and Afterschool situated in Dublin 4 and we are looking forward to opening two new Montessori...Read MoreTeacher Wanted | Leinster Park Montessori
Leinster Park Montessori is part of Harold’s Cross Community for 20+ years and we are looking for an enthusiastic, forthright and experienced teacher to join our team. Details of the Role:LPM provides 2 ECCE sessions per day, we are open 38 weeks of the year and close for the summer holidays. The ECCE sessions are from 8:30 to 11:30 and 12pm to 3pm Monday to Friday.Working hours are 8am to...Read MoreDublin Childminder Wanted
Based in the Dublin area. Two young children, aged 2 and 3. Looking for someone to care for children four days a week. If interested, please contact Edwina Kevany at edwinakevany@gmail.com. Read MorePreschool Positions Available | Blue Stars
Blue Stars has positions available in their preschools from September 2021. Blue Stars is a preschool for autistic children and teachers should be registered with teaching council or be eligible for registration. If you are interested, please contact Analisse Cedeno at bluestarspreschool@gmail.com. Read MoreSummer Work Experience for Students | Columbus Club
Work Experience Available for students attending St. Nicholas Montessori College. Columbus Club provides Summer School for children ranging in age from (3 to 12) in Donnybrook/Ballsbridge, D4.We have three work experience opportunities available each week for eleven weeks this Summer for students training with St. Nicholas College to become Montessori teachers. Dates: Tuesday, 8...Read MoreLead Montessori Guide | Drumnigh Montessori Primary School
Drumnigh_Montessori_Guide_6-12Download DRUMNIGH MONTESSORI PRIMARY SCHOOL c/o Ardscoil La Salle, Raheny Road, Dublin D05 Y132. Phone 01 848 8404 www.drumnighmontessori.com Drumnigh Montessori Primary School seeks a Montessori Guide to lead the children in the 6-12 years classroom from mid-August 2021. Term and Basis: Hours 08:15 – 15:00 Monday to Friday, mid-August 2021 to...Read MoreMontessori Assistant – Smart Cookies Montessori
I am looking for a student who could work for me from the last week of May to the end of June to cover a maternity leave. I pay €15.00 per hour plus 8% holiday pay. The job would consist of:Preparing the drinks, sterilising bucket (toys) and children’s bags early in the morning. To meet and greet the children as they come in. To bring the children to the toilet...Read MoreChildcare Graduates
Safari Childcare are happy to interview childcare course graduates and experienced childcare graduates for positions of work experience and employment in our services. We are opening a brand new centre in Clancy Quay Dublin 8 in late July 2021 with a number of other new centres in Dublin to be announced very soon. We are paying salaries at 24,000+ bonuses up to 40,000+ bonuses. There...Read MoreSMSI Blogs
18/06/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Amsterdam
Welkom! You have arrived in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the Netherlands capital. The city is known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses. You can visit artistic works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer housed in the Museum District. Cycling is key to the city’s character with over 58% of locals choosing to pedal to their destination. A bike ride through...Read More15/06/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – London
London Calling! London is the capital of the United Kingdom. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clocktower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. London’s Oxford Street is Europes busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors. Forget driving in that heavy London traffic, the Underground...Read More15/06/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Oxford
You’ve arrived at Oxford! Oxford is a city in central southern England best known for it’s prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The University Museum of Natural History has the most complete specimens of the Dodo bird that went extinct in the 17th century. If you fancy taking part in a popular local activity, may I suggest punting. Punting involves...Read More11/05/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Waterford
First stop Waterford! Waterford is Irelands oldest city situated on the southeast coast. It was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D and parts of it’s ancient walled core remain today. Waterford is best known for manufacturing glass with Waterford Crystal first being produced in 1783. If you plan on staying a night or two, you can rest your weary head at Waterford Castle Hotel &...Read More07/05/2021 News / Blogs
Help! BAH Montessori Routes at SNMCI
You may have heard about the Level 8 BA Honours Montessori Education programme at St Nicholas Montessori College that allows students to graduate before 2023 and register under Route 4 of the Teaching Council, allowing graduates to work in special education settings (see more on Route 4 here!). While we are thrilled to have this programme, unfortunately this programme is in its last...Read More05/05/2021 News / Blogs
Dementia Care and COVID-19: How do we move forward?
All of us have been impacted by COVID-19 in many ways, both professionally and personally. The presence of the virus has also created some significant challenges for those living with dementia, especially for those living in long term care communities. In addition, as states work to reopen or partially reopen care communities, the common misunderstanding that individuals living with...Read More05/05/2021 News / Blogs
What is Montessori for Dementia?
By Jennifer Brush What is Montessori for Dementia? I am asked a lot to define Montessori for dementia. Many people have heard of Montessori schools for children, but are not clear how it applies to adults. Montessori philosophy, based on the principles of free choice and purposeful activity, has historically been focused on children’s education. However, its essential...Read More28/04/2021 News / Blogs
How to Use Montessori Materials with Older Adults
By Jennifer Brush Engaging, beautiful and purposeful, Montessori materials are great for everyone. Just as Montessori classroom teachers guide and support students instead of lecturing to them, Montessori staff guide and support older adults instead of doing everything for them. Staff and elders work shoulder to shoulder as equally valued members of a shared community. Older...Read More30/03/2021 News / Blogs
Walk To Italy – Virtual Fundraiser
Join SMSI in the Walk to Chiaravalle, Italy! A fundraising activity inspired by the birthplace of Maria Montessori. Join in with members, parents, faculty staff and students as we walk virtually from Dun Laoghaire to Chiaravalle, ‘passing through’ some well-known (and not so well-known) corners of Europe. At each ‘stop’ you will receive an update on the top ten...Read More19/03/2021 Conferences, News / Blogs
Mood Re-Boot, a Free Wellness Webinar Series
St Nicholas Montessori Society is hosting the free wellness webinar on Resilience, Mental Health and Wellbeing virtually, “Mood Re-Boot” to give us a kick start on refreshing our mindsets and hearts after a long year. This free wellness webinar series is available to the general public. Should you wish to make a donation to SMSI, or learn more about our charitable status...Read More09/02/2021 News / Blogs
5 Tips to Homeschool Like a Montessori Teacher
Written by Mackenzie Young West with personal tips and anecdotes as “Siobhan Says” from St Nicholas Montessori Education B.Ed Montessori Education Programme Director, Siobhan O’Reilly. Tip 1: Sensory Play is Important Sensory Play is an important part in Montessori education. This is a type of learning for the child that uses the senses: touch, smell, see, hear, taste. This...Read More09/02/2021 News / Blogs