Teacher Assistant Toddler
Mahwah, New Jersey, United States of America
Full Time
1 day ago
$34,000 USD
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Description
Teacher Assistant Toddler
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Hours: Monday to Friday
8:00 am - 1:00 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