• Competitive pay
• Benefits eligible at 25 hours/week
• 401k available
• Sign on Bonus
• Holiday Week off (Christmas Eve – New Year’s Day)

Co Teacher Preschool Classroom

Location: Towaco, NJ

Hours: Monday- Friday 10:30am-6:30pm

Make a difference working at a company that nurtures the whole child!

As a Preschool Co-Teacher at an Apple Montessori School you will partner with the Head Teacher to guide both parents and infants on their journey through developmental milestones. Our Preschool Co-Teachers provide love, support and encouragement as the preschoolers grow and interact with their world. Preschool Co-Teachers have the rewarding job of providing the preschoolers with the sense of warmth and security that encourages them to explore and try new things.

As a member of our teaching team, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure children are supervised at all times, working with the Head Teacher
• Serve as a back up to Head Teacher covering maternity, sick, and personal leave to facilitate a faster learning curve.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
• Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling.
• Conduct activities that introduce math and literacy concepts.
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
• Encourages students’ positive self-image and supports individuality, independence, and creative expression.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Facilitate FasTracKids program with all enrolled students.
• Maintains accurate and timely educational assessments and progress notes for all assigned students.
• Maintains ratios at all times, keeps attendance records of children throughout the day.
• Train and supervise teacher assistant and teacher in training within the classroom.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
• Ensure equipment and the facility is clean, well maintained and safe at all times.
• Maintain communication with parents of their child’s progress.
• Maintain demonstration logs and lessons.
• Assist in planning school wide events and curriculum.
• Create and update games and workshops.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences throughout the school year to discuss the child’s progress.
• Attend four Saturday and four weekday Teacher in-service days throughout the school year.
• Attend all weekly staff meetings and weekly teacher curriculum meetings.
• Participate in Mentor/Mentee program and training program.
• Maintains confidential student, parent and/or school information in accordance to company policies.
• Performs all such related and non-related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:

• Discover our company values: Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Apple Academy and our ongoing professional development program will give you the tools you need to succeed
• Our philosophy is “Do what you love. Love what you do” because we make a real meaningful difference in the lives of children
• Paid time off that helps create a work-life balance for eligible employees
• Eligible staff members can receive up to 50% off tuition for each child enrolling in one of our schools
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts
• Career Path Opportunities – Grow with Apple!
• Staff Appreciation Days because our employee’s rock!

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."

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent or CDA Certification.
• Must complete Montessori Certification within the first two years of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and AED certified.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff.
• English literate.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a classroom setting.

The Health & Safety of our Children and Staff is our top priority and we are working diligently to follow and exceed guidelines set by the CDC and all federal, state, and local health officials. To learn more about how we keep our community safe please visit our health & safety page, link below. https://www.applemontessorischools.com/healthandsafety/