Teacher Preschool

Apple Montessori Schools•Hoboken, NJ

3d•$40,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

Apple Montessori Schools is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to support children's development through its modern Montessori approach. The teacher will help create an environment in which children develop their abilities and prepare for their future. The position is located in Hoboken, New Jersey, and the scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, assesses children's performance and progress, meets children's developmental needs, and communicates with families. The role also includes training and supervising a classroom teacher assistant and participating in school events, staff meetings, and curriculum meetings.

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

Prepare weekly lesson plans for the upcoming instructional period.
Relate instructional objectives to curriculum standards and make effective decisions about instructional goals.
Determine student performance using formal and informal assessments and observations.
Plan and implement activities that meet children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
Use varied instructional materials and approaches, including supplemental and teacher-created materials, bulletin boards, audio-visual 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.
IACET continuing education units (CEUs) for qualifying learning events.