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Teacher Assistant Floater

Apple Montessori Schools

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Teacher Assistant Floater

Location: Westfield, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00pm to 6:30pm

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
Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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