Teacher Toddler

Apple Montessori Schools•Township of Washington, NJ

4d•$42,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

Apple Montessori Schools is seeking a passionate Teacher Toddler to guide children’s development using its modern Montessori approach. The role is part of a teaching team focused on children’s learning and development. The position is located in Paramus, New Jersey, with hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with curriculum standards, assesses student performance, and plans activities that support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. The teacher maintains educational assessments and progress notes, supervises a teacher assistant, and communicates with parents about children’s progress. The role also includes participation in school events, staff meetings, and teacher curriculum meetings. Apple Montessori Schools describes its workplace as values-driven, centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence. It offers eligible employees benefit options and professional development, and provides IACET continuing education units for qualifying learning events.

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 preferred, or willingness to obtain it within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Formalize lesson plans weekly for the upcoming instructional period.
Relate instructional objectives to curriculum standards and make effective decisions about instructional goals.
Assess students’ performance using formal and informal assessments and observations.
Plan and implement activities addressing children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
Use a range 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), allowing 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) for eligible employees.
65% childcare discount.
Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts.
IACET CEUs for learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.