Teacher Assistant Toddler

Apple Montessori Schools; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefits

ICHRA health insurance reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

65% Childcare Discount

Verizon employee discount

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Mahwah, NJ seeks a Teacher Assistant for the Toddler program to support Lead Teachers and foster a nurturing Montessori environment. The role runs Monday to Friday with hours 1:00pm - 6:30pm, contributing to children's growth, independence, and curiosity.

You will help maintain a safe classroom, assist with lesson plans, and communicate with families to support each child's development in a warm, structured setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood settings preferred.
• Ability to support Lead Teacher and follow lesson plans.
• Strong communication with families.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

1:00pm - 6:30 pm

Description

Teacher Assistant Toddler

Location: Mahwah, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday

1:00pm - 6:30 pm

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."