Montessori Toddler Teacher – Growth & Impact

Apple Montessori Schools; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefits

ICHRA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

65% childcare discount

Verizon discount

IACET CEUs

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Mahwah, NJ is seeking a Teacher Toddler to join our caring teaching team. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, and focuses on guiding toddlers through a kid-centered Montessori program.

You will plan weekly lessons, assess progress, collaborate with families, supervise a teacher assistant, and participate in open houses and staff meetings. A Bachelor's degree and Montessori exposure are required or preferred; NAMC certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Elementary Education preferred.
• Montessori experience preferred.
• NAMC certification preferred or willing to obtain within first year.
• Ability to communicate with parents professionally.
• Experience with lesson planning and development.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Formalize weekly lesson plans for the upcoming instructional period.
• Relate instructional objectives to curriculum standards and set goals.
• Assess student performance through informal and formal methods.
• Plan activities to meet physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
• Use varied instructional materials and hands-on activities.
• Maintain accurate educational assessments and progress notes.
• Train and supervise a teacher assistant in the classroom.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress throughout the year.
• Attend Open House, Back to School Night, in-service days and staff meetings.

Skills

Parent communication

Lesson planning

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Montessori Experience

NAMC Certification (preferred)

Job description

Apple Montessori Schools in Mahwah, NJ is seeking a Teacher Toddler to join our caring teaching team. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, and focuses on guiding toddlers through a kid-centered Montessori program.

You will plan weekly lessons, assess progress, collaborate with families, supervise a teacher assistant, and participate in open houses and staff meetings. A Bachelor's degree and Montessori exposure are required or preferred; NAMC certification is encouraged.