Teacher Preschool

Apple Montessori Schools•Hoboken, NJ

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 based in Hoboken, New Jersey, and works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with curriculum standards, assesses and documents student progress, and provides activities that support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. The Teacher works with a classroom assistant, communicates with parents about children’s progress, and participates in school events, staff meetings, and curriculum meetings. The listed salary range is $40,000–$48,000 per year. Final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, certifications or credentials, and the school’s size or geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Elementary Education preferred.
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

Montessori experience preferred.
NAMC credential preferred, or willingness to obtain it within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly lesson plans for the upcoming instructional period.
Align instructional objectives with curriculum standards and make effective decisions about instructional goals.
Assess student performance through formal and informal 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, 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.
IACET continuing education units for learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.