Toddler and Preschool Teacher

Job overview

The Toddler and Preschool Teacher position is onsite in Paramus, New Jersey, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compensation is $42,000–$48,000 per year. The role supports Apple Montessori Schools’ Montessori approach to children’s development. The teacher plans and delivers instruction that supports children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. The role assesses progress, maintains educational records, supervises a classroom assistant, and communicates with parents about children’s progress.

What you'll do

• Prepare weekly lesson plans
• align instructional objectives with curriculum standards
• assess student performance through observations and formal and informal assessments
• plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
• maintain assessments and progress notes
• train and supervise a teacher assistant
• meet with parents
• attend school events, staff meetings, and curriculum meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

toddler and preschool teacher

paramus nj

apple montessori schools

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

$42k–$48k

montessori

lesson planning

early childhood education

parent communication

classroom instruction

child development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental and vision options, health reimbursement arrangement for eligible employees, employee assistance program, professional development, life insurance, pet insurance, paid time off for eligible employees, and childcare discount.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required; Montessori experience preferred, and NAMC certification is preferred or may be obtained within the first year.

About the employer

Apple Montessori Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.