Teacher Assistant Preschool

Apple Montessori Schools; Oakland (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefits

PTO

65% childcare discount

EAP

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Oakland, NJ, to support Lead Teachers in a nurturing Montessori environment after school hours (3:00pm–6:30pm). You will help children explore, grow, and build independence while promoting warmth, encouragement, and curiosity.

You will collaborate with Lead Teachers, maintain student records, and participate in professional development and mentorship programs, contributing to a caring, values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR / First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Genuine love of children.
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines.
• Capacity to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Love of children

Health & safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR / First Aid Certification

Job description

Location: Oakland, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

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

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.

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

• "(Apple Montessori Schools) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training."

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR / First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• A genuine love of children.
• Physically able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children
• An understanding of health and safety guidelines.
• Capacity to multi-task and function in an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Salary Description

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