Teacher Preschool Westfield, NJ

Apple Montessori Schools; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Westfield, NJ is seeking a Teacher for Toddlers/Preschoolers. This role involves creating weekly lesson plans, aligning activities with curriculum standards, and evaluating child progress.

The teacher will foster an environment that supports physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth through hands-on learning. The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, within a modern Montessori setting that emphasizes growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Formalize weekly lesson plans for the upcoming instructional period.
• Relate instructional objectives to curriculum standards and make decisions to meet goals.
• Assess student performance using informal and formal methods and observations.
• Plan and implement activities to meet physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children.
• Utilize a variety of instructional materials and hands-on activities to support learning.

Skills

Lesson planning

Assessment

Curriculum alignment

Child development

Job description

Teacher Toddler/Preschool

Location: Westfield, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

At Apple Montessori Schools, we recognize that guiding the development of children is a significant responsibility, and that is why we seek passionate individuals who aspire to grow while making a lasting impact on the lives of children. As a Teacher at Apple Montessori Schools, you will be a part of a team that empowers the next generation of leaders. Our modern Montessori approach offers enrichment beyond the traditional educational experience. We continue to evolve alongside the world. Apple Montessori Schools is not just a school—it’s a place where children develop their best selves in preparation for their best lives.

As a member of our teaching team, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Formalize lesson plans on a weekly basis for the upcoming instructional period.
• Relate instructional objectives to curriculum standards and demonstrate effective decision‑making concerning instructional goals.
• Determine students’ performance using both informal and formal assessments and observations.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
• Use a variety of instructional materials, including contextual, supplemental, teacher‑constructed, and teaching bulletin boards, as well as audio‑visual aids, hands‑on activities, discovery‑based