Teacher Assistant Preschool

Apple Montessori Schools

Princeton (NJ)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision benefits

ICHRA health option

PTO for eligible employees

65% childcare discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Teacher Assistant Preschool to support Lead Teachers in a Montessori classroom, helping children explore, grow, and gain independence with warmth and guidance.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and active engagement with students, plus maintaining records and communicating with families. Strong communication and a love of children are essential.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
A genuine love of children and nurturing demeanor.
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and carry children.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

multi-tasking

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Assistant Preschool

Location: Princeton, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:30pm to 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.

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.

(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.

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