Future Opening: Preschool Teacher Assistant

The Peace Rose Montessori School; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

The Peace Rose Montessori School is seeking a dedicated Teacher’s Assistant/Aide to support the Lead Teacher in a busy classroom setting. The role runs Monday through Friday, with a start in September 2024, and requires patience, reliability, and a love of working with children.

You will help with arrivals/dismissals and ensure a safe, nurturing environment. Full-time position offering pay based on experience and education, with Montessori knowledge considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Montessori training or knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with activities, child care, and classroom management.
• Work independently and follow directions from the Lead.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow school policies and NJ licensing requirements.
• Follow Sayreville Public School curriculum guidelines.
• Develop positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Support one-on-one with students needing extra help.
• Arrive on time and be an upbeat, energetic team member.

Skills

Experience with young children

Independence

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or GED

18+ years old

Job description

Teacher’s Assistant/Aide

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 am-2:15 pm
The position begins in September 2024.

• Assist the Lead Teacher with any and all activities, care of the children, and classroom management.
• Ability to work independently and can implement direction given by the Lead.
• Manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow all school policies and procedures of the school and the State of NJ Dept. of Children and Families Department of Licensing.
• Follow all curriculum guidelines per Sayreville Public School’s policies.
• Maintain professional development to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Develop positive relationships with students, fellow staff members, and parents.
• Ability to work one on one with students that need additional support using activities provided with patience and calm.
• A love of working with children is a must.
• Patience, caring, and kindness are required traits for Peace Rose staff.
• Able to lift a child approximately 40 lbs several times a day if needed.
• Physical ability to sit on the floor with children when needed.
• Must be upbeat and an energetic team player with a positive attitude.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Must arrive on time.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal, greeting parents/guardians and getting bus children safely on and off the bus.

• Experience working with young children preferred, Montessori training or knowledge a plus.
• Babysitting, Caring for your own children, any other childcare experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 or older.

• Opportunity for growth.
• Pay based on experience and level of education.

Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour