Teacher Assistant Preschool

Apple Montessori Schools; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

ICHRA

EAP

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

PTO

Childcare Discount

Verizon Discount

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Westfield, NJ is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant Preschool to support Lead Teachers in a nurturing Montessori setting. You will help children explore, grow, and gain independence with warmth and encouragement.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and ongoing professional development, with a focus on fostering curiosity, self-image, and creativity among students. Hours align with school schedule.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications are required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Demonstrated love of working with children.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of health and safety guidelines in a classroom setting.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Love of Children

Excellent Communication

Health & Safety Knowledge

Ability to Lift/Assist

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Westfield, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 1:00pm OR 1:00pm to 6:30pm

Teacher Assistant Preschool

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."

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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