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SMSI in the News

St. Nicholas Montessori College’s first non-Montessori Teacher Training Courses

Education Magazine. October 7 2020

New Courses At St. Nicholas Montessori College

Montessori Education for Dementia: Bringing Joy and Purpose into Care

Career Expo / Senior Times. December 29 2020

Interview with Special Purpose Award in Montessori Education for Dementia, Programme Director Jennifer Brush

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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by Robyn Mccarthy22/02/2021 Job Advertisements0 comments

AIM Support Worker

St. Nicholas Montessori is recruiting an AIM Support Worker for our school in Merrion. If you have QQI Level 5 in Childcare and are passionate about delivering an inclusive preschool education experience, this may be the role for you. Read below for for more information. The Role: The successful candidate will be part of a team of Montessori pre-school teachers and will help deliver an...
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Childminder

Childminder wanted in Killiney, Co. Dublin. The family consists of 2 boys aged 7 and 5 and a daughter aged 13. With lockdown the children are doing full-time homeschooling whilst the parents work full-time. For now the role is 8:30am – 4:30pm but this will change to 3pm-6pm when schools re-open. However, would revert to full-time during school holidays. A full driving license...
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Part-Time Montessori Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join our lovely team in Pembroke Montessori! Job Description: Assisting in a Montessori classroom of 9 children aged 3-5 years, with a Montessori teacher.Day to day responsibility of children attending Pembroke Montessori, including their physical and developmental care.Promoting inclusive practices in the...
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Montessori Teacher | Castlewarden Montessori

Castlewarden Montessori Preschool looking for a new Montessori Preschool Teacher. About Castlewarden Montessori Preschool Located near Kill just off the N7 County Kildare. We are situated in a beautiful country setting just off the N7 at Exit 6 Castlewarden. We strive to provide a secure child centered environment that fosters a love of life and learning. The service...
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Montessori Teacher | Ivy Lane

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Montessori Teacher | Sharavogue

Job Opening: Montessori School TeacherSchool: Sharavogue Creche, Montessori & Junior SchoolAddress: Upper Glenageary Road, Glenageary, Dublin (A96 KF80)Start Date: December 2020Term: 3 months – Full Time Sharavogue have an opening for a Montessori school teacher for an initial 3 month period. This isa great opportunity for a recent graduate to gain valuable practical experience...
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Childminder Wanted | Blackrock

Childminder position in Blackrock, 4 afternoons per week: We are looking for a childminder for our two daughters from January onwards. They will be 2 years old, and 8 months old at that time. We would like someone who has experience with babies. The girls will attend creche in the mornings, and we would like the childminder to mind them in our house for the afternoons, from 1pm until...
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Montessori Position | The Kiln Creche

Thank you for reading our advertisement. We have a great opportunity for the right candidate to join our team in the heart of Portmarnock. Our small, homely, purpose built creche is located right across from the train station which makes the commute stress free. There is also free parking for staff. We cater for up to 30 children aged 1 -5 and have 4 Charming rooms. We require a warm,...
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Montessori Teacher | Casa Rosa Dominican Montessori Preschool

Montessori teacher required for Casa Rosa Dominican Montessori Preschool. Job Description:Casa Rosa Dominican Montessori Preschool is currently recruiting a Montessoriteacher for a fixed term contract from mid December 2020 until 29 th June2021, with the possibility of a long term position. Successful candidate will beworking in an ECCE Montessori classroom with a Room Leader....
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Early Years Practitioner | The Lodge Montessori

We are looking for an early years practitioner to work with one other practitioner in our afternoon ECCE session (small class of 10 children), 1pm – 4pm, Monday to Friday, Knocklyon, Dublin 16. The candidate must have minimum Fetac Level 6 Supervision in Childcare qualification and/or a Level 6 Montessori qualification. They will have a good knowledge of Aistear, the...
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Assistant Montessori Teacher | Foxrock Dublin

Position available for assistant Montessori teacher in a Montessori school , Foxrock, Dublin 18. Minimum qualification FETAC 5 and 3 years experience. Applicants are to email a CV and Cover Letter to: libbymcg20@gmail.com
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Child-minding Help Wanted | Glenageary

Help required for 2 hours each evening, Monday to Friday, with dinnertime and entertaining a 1, 3 and 5 year old. Enquiries to 0879715686.
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SMSI Blogs

09/02/2021 News / Blogs

Patronage: A Vision of Excellence for Montessori Primary Schools

 A while back we were in the running for School Patronage in the Blackrock area.  This is a campaign that is run by the State in order to increase the diversity of schools for today’s youth. Throughout this campaign, the State chooses an area (Blackrock, for instance) in which the locals are asked to vote for a Patron of the new Primary school. Each potential Patron is then meant to...
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09/02/2021 News / Blogs

Homeschooling Help: Irish Language

“Haon focail, dó focail, trí focail eile and I not knowing no focail at all!” By Sadhbh Breathneach Homeschooling is no mean task especially when we find ourselves out of depth to the point that we are no use to our struggling children. Apart from Math being taught in a very different way to “the way I learned” at school, the word on the street is that Irish homeschool work can leave...
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09/02/2021 News / Blogs

A Day Of Montessori

Struggling for ideas when homeschooling your children, or maybe you are looking for some new activities to do as a family?  We’ve listed four activities to do with your child that inhabit the key Montessori activities: Sensorial, Mathematics, Language and Practical Life. These activities will allow the child to learn in a fun and educational way, as well as inhabiting all the key...
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09/02/2021 News / Blogs

Simple Language Activity for Home!

Sand Paper Letters  In Montessori classroom we use sandpaper letters to teach the sound that letter make.  Though in the classroom we use a specific Montessori material, this activity can be done at home with flour and a tray.  What You Need: A tray, flour, paper and marker Instructions: You can write the letter on the piece of paper. Place the letter and...
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09/02/2021 News / Blogs

A Math Activity For Home!

Number Cards and Counters What you need:  Paper, marker, anything that can be counted (i.e. pasta, dry beans) Instructions: On a piece of paper write down the numerals 1-10 and cut them out. Lay them out in a disarray on the table.  Lay out card with numeral 1 in front of the child and invite the child to count “how many pastas/beans will we put under this...
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09/02/2021 News / Blogs

6 Practical Life Activities for Homeschooling

What is Practice Life? We find ourselves in a strange time and for those of us who are not trained in teaching and learning, this season may be difficult. How do we think of activities that are achievable for our child, and yet educational? What can we use around the house without having to pay an arm and a leg for a specialised material, only to have it shipped several weeks from when we...
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09/02/2021 News / Blogs

4 Sensorial Activities to do at Home

What are Sensorial Activities? Sensorial activities are integral in Montessori education. Maria Montessori herself was a firm believer in including the senses in education, because it helps the child become more logical, perceptive and aware. Of course there are so many sensory activities that are done in the Montessori classroom, but we have comprised a short, simple list of sensory...
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09/02/2021 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...
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B.Ed in Montessori Education

Education Magazine. March 26 2020

Interview with B.Ed in Montessori Education, Programme Director Siobhan O’Reilly

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