Teacher Assistant Preschool

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Teacher Assistant Preschool

Location: Edison, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 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."
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