Currently Seeking:
The Element is always looking for teachers who have an interest in our Montessori approach and are looking to teach in a dynamic and unique learning environment.
If you have a passion for your field of study, particularly the STEM subjects, The Humanities or French, and enjoy working with Adolescents, we encourage you to contact us.
Please reach out to the School Director, Sarah Wheeler, with your resumé and cover letter.
sarah@elementhighschool.com


Junior Finance Officer
Job Title: Junior Finance Officer (Part-Time)
Location: OMS Montessori, 335 Lindsay Street, Ottawa, ON
Salary: $25,000 – $28,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Hours: 18 hours per week – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Finance Officer to join our team on a part-time basis. Working 18 hours a week across three days, you’ll play a key role in supporting our finance operations, including accounts payable, budget tracking, and credit card reconciliation.
This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career looking to build hands-on experience or for a more experienced finance professional seeking to step back from full-time work while continuing to contribute their expertise in a meaningful way.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable: Process and manage supplier invoices and payments
- Budgets: Assist with budget tracking, reporting, and forecasting
- Credit Card Payments: Reconcile and manage company credit card transactions
- Provide general finance administration and support as needed
About You
We’re open to a range of backgrounds and experience levels. Ideally, you will be:
- organised and detail-oriented,
- comfortable working with numbers and financial systems,
- a collaborative team member who can manage tasks independently,
- familiar with basic finance processes — experience with software such as SAGE 300.
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Regular part-time hours
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- Competitive salary based on experience
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience to Julie Perreault at admissions@omsmontessori.com
Early applications are encouraged.
Guitar Teacher (Part-Time)
Part-Time, 2 hours per week
Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Guitar Teacher to provide quality music instruction to students for 2 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled guitarist who enjoys working with adolescents of all levels, from beginners to more advanced players. The ideal candidate will foster a positive learning environment, encourage musical growth, and help students develop their guitar skills.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– Provide engaging and informative guitar lessons tailored to individual student needs.
– Develop lesson plans that cover fundamental techniques, music theory, and the enjoyment of playing the guitar.
– Teach a variety of musical genres (e.g., classical, rock, blues, jazz) based on student interests.
– Create a supportive and motivational atmosphere that encourages student progress and confidence.
– Assess students’ progress and provide feedback and guidance for improvement.
– Adjust teaching methods to meet the learning styles and goals of each student.
– Maintain a professional and positive relationship with students and their families.
Qualifications:
– Proven experience as a guitar teacher or professional musician.
– Strong knowledge of guitar techniques, music theory, and various musical genres.
– Ability to teach guitar to adolescents of all skill levels
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– A passion for music and a desire to inspire and mentor students.
– Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation:
– Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.
If you have a passion for teaching and sharing your love of music, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and any relevant references to sarah@elementhighschool.com.
Non-Discrimination Policy: As a matter of policy and philosophy, The Element High School hiring, admission, and operating procedures are non-discriminatory in terms of race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
