How long do teachers usually stay at TIMS?

Many of our educators have been with TIMS for years, and staff turnover is very low. Children are cared for by the same familiar, experienced adults year after year — a continuity that families tell us they deeply value.

Are TIMS teachers Montessori trained?

TIMS values Montessori training and early-years experience. Current individual qualifications should be added by TIMS in the team profiles.

How do teachers follow each child's progress?

Teachers observe children continuously and adapt materials, routines and support according to each child's development.

Can parents speak directly with teachers?

Yes. TIMS values open communication between parents, teachers and the school office.

Our Team

Our teachers and staff are at the heart of TIMS. With warmth, experience and Montessori knowledge, they guide each child's development while creating a calm, respectful and joyful learning environment — and many of them have been doing so here for many years.

Familiar faces, year after year

One of the things families notice most at TIMS is how long our educators stay. Many of our teachers and assistants have been part of the school for years — in some cases for much of their careers — and staff turnover is remarkably low compared with many other kindergartens.

That continuity matters. Children are welcomed by the same trusted adults from one year to the next, siblings often grow up with teachers their older brothers and sisters knew, and parents build genuine, lasting relationships with the people who care for their child every day. This stability is one of the quiet but powerful reasons families place their trust in TIMS.

Caring educators who know each child

In a Montessori classroom, the teacher's role is thoughtful and attentive. Teachers observe each child, prepare the environment, introduce materials at the right moment and support children as they build independence.

Because TIMS works with small groups and a close community, educators are able to know children as individuals: their interests, strengths, friendships, language development and next steps.

The Montessori teacher's role

Montessori educators create the conditions for children to learn actively. They prepare purposeful materials, model care and respect, and allow children the time and space to discover solutions independently.

This approach helps children build concentration, coordination, confidence and self-discipline, while still feeling supported by trusted adults.

A qualified and reflective team

TIMS values professional experience, early-years knowledge and ongoing development. Teachers and assistants bring different backgrounds and strengths to the school community, and the team works together to support children's learning, wellbeing and social development. And because so many team members stay with TIMS for the long term, children benefit from a rare sense of continuity and ever-deepening experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do teachers usually stay at TIMS?: Many of our educators have been with TIMS for years, and staff turnover is very low. Children are cared for by the same familiar, experienced adults year after year — a continuity that families tell us they deeply value.
Are TIMS teachers Montessori trained?: TIMS values Montessori training and early-years experience. Current individual qualifications should be added by TIMS in the team profiles.
How do teachers follow each child's progress?: Teachers observe children continuously and adapt materials, routines and support according to each child's development.
Can parents speak directly with teachers?: Yes. TIMS values open communication between parents, teachers and the school office.