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Apple Montessori Schools
Teacher Assistant Toddler
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Apple Montessori Schools is hiring a Teacher Assistant Toddler. The role involves supporting Lead Teachers to create a safe and nurturing Montessori environment where toddlers explore, develop independence, and build social skills. The Teacher Assistant actively engages with children, implements lesson plans, maintains student records, and participates in staff development activities.
Highlights
- Support Lead Teachers in delivering and implementing toddler lesson plans
- Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment
- Maintain accurate student records and assist with family communication
- Encourage children's independence, creativity, and positive self-image
- Model appropriate social behavior and actively engage with children
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training programs
- Required qualifications include High School Diploma or GED and CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Must be physically able to perform activities like bending, lifting, and carrying children
- Salary of $16.00 per hour
- Benefits include dental, vision, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, childcare discount, paid time off (for eligible employees), and access to professional development with IACET CEUs
Teacher Assistant Toddler Full Description
Teacher Assistant Toddler
Cliffside Park, NJ
Cliffside Park, NJ
Description
Teacher Assistant Toddler
Location: Cliffside Park, NJ
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 1:00pm OR 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
Salary Description
16.00
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