Teacher Assistant Preschool Kinnelon, NJ

Apple Montessori Schools; Kinnelon (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefit options

ICHRA — individual health premium reim

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

65% Childcare Discount

Discount on personal Verizon Wireless

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Kinnelon, NJ is seeking a Teacher Assistant Preschool. Work with Lead Teachers to support children’s exploration and growth in a nurturing Montessori setting.

The role emphasizes warmth, encouragement, and guiding students as they build confidence and curiosity. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe classroom, assisting with lesson plans, keeping records, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Genuine love of children and ability to engage calmly with young learners.
• Physically able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to health, safety, and classroom guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Maintain accurate student records and assist with family communication.
• Encourage positive self-image and independence.
• Model appropriate social behavior and engage with students.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and mentorship programs.

Skills

Love of children

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

Teacher Assistant Preschool

Location: Kinnelon, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 1pm

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