Montessori Assistant Teacher - Nurture & Grow Together

American Montessori Society Inc; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401K

PTO

Continuing Education

Tuition discount

Job summary

Montessori Children’s Academy in Chatham, NJ, is seeking Assistant Teachers and On-Staff Substitute Assistants to join our devoted team. Candidates should be loving, nurturing, flexible, and able to support Head Teachers in a Montessori environment.

Experience with children is essential; Montessori setting is a plus. We offer competitive salary, medical benefits (dental and vision), Aflac, 401K, tuition discounts for employees’ children, PTO, CE opportunities, and discounted Early Childhood

Qualifications

• Alignment with Montessori philosophy and values.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Montessori Prepared Environment through materials prep and classroom setup.
• Supervise and support students fostering independence and responsibility.
• Model positivity, grace, and courtesy in and out of the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Teacher to support individualized learning.
• Assist with daily routines such as snack prep, organization, and light cleaning.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ensure a safe, orderly environment.

Skills

Montessori alignment

Strong communication

Classroom support

Flexibility

Job description

Montessori Children’s Academy in Chatham, NJ, is seeking Assistant Teachers and On-Staff Substitute Assistants to join our devoted team. Candidates should be loving, nurturing, flexible, and able to support Head Teachers in a Montessori environment.

Experience with children is essential; Montessori setting is a plus. We offer competitive salary, medical benefits (dental and vision), Aflac, 401K, tuition discounts for employees’ children, PTO, CE opportunities, and discounted Early Childhood