Teacher Assistant Preschool

Apple Montessori Schools; Kinnelon (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision

ICHRA

EAP

Professional development

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

65% childcare discount

Verizon discount

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Kinnelon, NJ is seeking a Teacher Assistant Preschool to support lead teachers in a nurturing Montessori setting. You will help children explore, grow, and build independence while maintaining a warm, encouraging environment.

You will collaborate with staff to implement lesson plans, document student progress, and communicate with families. The role emphasizes empathy, patience, and active engagement with young learners in a structured program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment for all students
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to support and implement lesson plans
• Maintain accurate student records and assist with family communication
• Encourage positive self-image while supporting individuality, independence, and creativity
• Model appropriate social behavior and actively engage with students
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, trainings, and mentorship programs

Job description

Teacher Assistant Preschool

Location: Kinnelon, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, Various Shifts Available!

As a Teacher Assistant at Apple Montessori Schools, you’ll have the opportunity to turn your passion for working with children into a meaningful career in Early Childhood Education. You will work closely with Lead Teachers to support children as they explore, grow, and build independence in a nurturing Montessori environment. Our Teacher Assistants provide warmth, encouragement, and guidance as children try new experiences, form friendships, and develop confidence and curiosity.

As a member of our teaching team, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment for all students
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to support and implement lesson plans
• Maintain accurate student records and assist with family communication
• Encourage positive self-image while supporting individuality, independence, and creativity
• Model appropriate social behavior and actively engage with students
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, trainings, and mentorship programs

What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:

• A values-driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
• Dental and vision benefit options for eligible employees
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
  • Allows eligible employees to receive employer-funded reimbursements for individual Marketplace health insurance premiums
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance through Wishbone
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (for eligible employees)
• 65% Childcare Discount
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Apple Montessori Schools offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and training Standard.