Aspiring Montessori Teacher - Training & Growth

Apple Montessori Schools; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefits

ICHRA (individual coverage health care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Childcare discount (65%)

Verizon wireless discount

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Teacher in Training to join our Montessori program. The role focuses on planning and implementing activities that nurture physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, while maintaining a safe, engaging classroom.

You will participate in ongoing professional development, work with teams to support literacy and math concepts, and help supervise assistants.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or an Associate's Degree in Education and be willing to obtain a CDA within the first year.
• Montessori Certification must be completed within the first year of hire or promotion.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
• Offer a range of experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling sessions.
• Conduct activities that introduce math and literacy concepts.
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
• Encourages students’ positive self-image and supports individuality, independence, and creative expression.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Facilitate the Tinkerworks program with all enrolled students.
• Maintains accurate and timely educational assessments and progress notes for all assigned students.
• Maintains ratios at all times, keeps attendance records of children throughout the day.
• Train and supervise Teacher Assistants within the classroom.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children can understand.
• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well-maintained, and safe at all times.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Maintain demonstration logs and lessons.
• Assist in planning school-wide events and curriculum.
• Create and update games and workshops.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences throughout the school year to discuss the child's progress.
• Attend all weekly staff meetings and weekly teacher curriculum meetings.
• Maintains confidential student, parent, and/or school information in accordance with company policies.
• Performs all such related and non-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Company CEO.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

CDA or AS in Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Montessori Certification

Job description

Apple Montessori Schools in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Teacher in Training to join our Montessori program. The role focuses on planning and implementing activities that nurture physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, while maintaining a safe, engaging classroom.

You will participate in ongoing professional development, work with teams to support literacy and math concepts, and help supervise assistants.