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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
10/08/2021 News / Blogs
Montessori Teacher 3-6 Required
Job description St Nicholas Montessori Schools are currently seeking applications from interested candidates to join our established team in delivering excellence in education at our after school programmes across our two schools, one located in Dún Laoghaire and the other in Merrion (close to St. Vincent’s Hospital) Positions Available:Montessori Teacher for children aged 3-6...Read More02/07/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Florence
Bongiorno! You are in Florence. Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell’Accademia displays Michelangelo’s ‘David’ sculpture. The Uffizi...Read More02/07/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Nice
You have arrived in Nice! Nice is the capital of the Cote D’Azur, and thousands of tourists from across the globe travel to one of the most charming, historic and beautiful cities in France. From the thriving Promenade des Anglais that hugs 7km of the gorgeous coastline in the South of France to the historic old town with squares lined with al fresco style dining. Famous artists;...Read More24/06/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Barcelona
Hola! Welcome to Barcelona. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is located on the east coast. Antoni Gaudi is considered one of the great architects who vastly influenced buildings in the city. His La Sagrada Familia, a Roman Catholic Church was begun in 1882 and is still under construction many years after his death. Las Ramblas is a famous street marketplace in...Read More24/06/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Ste. Foy de la Grande
Bonjour! Welcome to St. Foy de la Grande. Sainte Foy de la Grande is a commune in southwestern France. Built in the 12th century and enlarged in the 17th and 19th centuries, the Notre-Dame church is worth a visit. On the banks of the Dordogne, one can also learn fishing, canoeing or leisurely stroll in the sun. Activity: With such a history, we thought it would be fun for our...Read More22/06/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Paris
Oui, Oui you are now in Paris! Paris is the capital city of France. The Eiffel Tower is the city’s central landmark at over 300 metres tall. Paris is a fashion and food capital of the world. Designers such as Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior all began their careers here. The baguette, pain au chocolat and croissant are favoured foods among tourists who visit....Read More22/06/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Brussels
You’re in Brussels! Brussels is the capital of Belgium. The city is best known for politics, history, architecture and cuisine. Brussels is home to 40,000 EU employees which makes it no surprise that 27% of its residents are not Belgian citizens. There are three official languages in Belgium. In Brussels, people mostly speak French but all public signs and documents are printed...Read More22/06/2021 News / Blogs
Walk to Italy – Noordwijk aan Zee
Time to relax and unwind at Noordwijk aan Zee! Noordwijk aan Zee is a beautiful coastal town located 35km from Amsterdam. The seafront boulevard is lined with hotels, pubs and restaurants. Noordwijk is the location of the headquarters for the European Space Research and Technology Centre. In 2012, Noordwijk received the Quality Coast Gold Award for its efforts to become a sustainable...Read More18/06/2021 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