Teacher Preschool

Apple Montessori Schools • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

4d • $40,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Apple Montessori Schools is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to guide children’s development and help prepare them for their best lives through its modern Montessori approach. The role is part of a teaching team focused on children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. The position is located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and the stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The teacher plans instruction, relates objectives to curriculum standards, assesses students’ performance, and maintains educational assessments and progress notes. The role also includes supervising a teacher assistant, communicating with parents about children’s progress, and participating in school events, in-service days, and regular staff and curriculum meetings.

Apple Montessori Schools offers a values-driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence. Eligible employees may receive dental and vision benefits, an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), an Employee Assistance Program, professional development, life and pet insurance, paid time off, a 65% childcare discount, and a discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts. The company is an IACET Accredited Provider and offers IACET CEUs for qualifying learning events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with parents.
• Experience with lesson planning and development.
• Ability to multitask and function in an ever-changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Elementary Education degree preferred.
• Montessori experience preferred.
• NAMC preferred, or willingness to obtain it within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Formalize weekly lesson plans for the upcoming instructional period.
• Relate instructional objectives to curriculum standards and make effective decisions concerning instructional goals.
• Determine student performance through informal and formal assessments and observations.
• Plan and implement activities that meet children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
• Use a variety of instructional materials and approaches, including supplemental and teacher-constructed materials, teaching bulletin boards, audiovisual aids, hands-on activities, discovery-based learning, and activity-based learning.
• Maintain accurate and timely educational assessments and progress notes for assigned students.
• Train and supervise a teacher assistant in the classroom.
• Meet with parents throughout the year to discuss children’s progress.
• Attend Open House, Back to School Night, Teacher In-Service days, weekly staff meetings, and weekly teacher curriculum meetings.

Benefits

• Dental and vision benefit options for eligible employees.
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), with employer-funded reimbursements for eligible employees’ individual Marketplace health insurance premiums.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance through Wishbone.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees.
• 65% childcare discount.
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level