• Competitive pay
• Benefits eligible at 25 hours/week
• 401k available
• Holiday Week off (Christmas Eve – New Year’s Day)

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Location: Metuchen, NJ

Hours: M-F 1pm-6:30pm

Do what you love. Love what you do!

As a Teacher Assistant at an Apple Montessori School, you have the unique opportunity to cultivate your passion for working with children into a career in Early Childhood Education. Teacher Assistants work closely with their lead teachers to learn to guide your students while they explore their world. Our Teacher Assistants provide love, support and encouragement as the children try new experiences, make new friends and develop independence.

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

• Ensuring that all students enjoy a safe, sanitary and enjoyable learning environment.
• Collaborating with the lead teacher to implement lesson plans.
• Maintaining accurate student records and communicating progress with families.
• Encouraging students’ positive self-image and supports individuality, independence, and creative expression.
• Modeling appropriate social behavior and engaging with students.
• Participating in staff development activities, educational trainings and mentorship program.

What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:

• Discover our company values: Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Apple Academy and our ongoing professional development program will give you the tools you need to succeed
• Our philosophy is “Do what you love. Love what you do” because we make a real meaningful difference in the lives of children
• Paid time off that helps create a work-life balance for eligible employees
• Eligible staff members can receive up to 50% off tuition for each child enrolling in one of our schools
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts
• Career Path Opportunities – Grow with Apple!
• Staff Appreciation Days because our employee’s rock!

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."

• 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

The Health & Safety of our Children and Staff is our top priority and we are working diligently to follow and exceed guidelines set by the CDC and all federal, state, and local health officials. To learn more about how we keep our community safe please visit our health & safety page, link below. https://www.applemontessorischools.com/healthandsafety/