Description

Teacher in Training Toddler

Location: Westfield, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am - 6:30 pm

Because our team is passionate about what they do, we are passionate about our team. Not only are we committed to the success of our students, but we also invest in the development and growth of our team. As part of our teaching team, our Teachers in Training participate in ongoing professional development that equips them with the tools to succeed and provides opportunities for career advancement. Our modern Montessori approach offers enrichment beyond the traditional educational experience. We continue to evolve alongside the world. Apple Montessori Schools is not just a school—it’s a place where children develop their best selves in preparation for their best lives.

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

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
• Offer a range of experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling sessions.
• 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 the Tinkerworks 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 Assistants within the classroom.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children can understand.
• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well-maintained, and safe at all times.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Maintain demonstration logs and lessons.
• Assist in planning school-wide events and curriculum.
• Create and update games and workshops.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences throughout the school year to discuss the child’s progress.
• Attend all weekly staff meetings and weekly teacher curriculum meetings.
• Maintains confidential student, parent, and/or school information in accordance with company policies.
• Performs all such related and non-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Company CEO.

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

• Must have a CDA or an Associate's Degree in Education and be willing to obtain a CDA within the first year or Bachelor's Degree in Education or a similar field
• Must complete Montessori Certification within the first year of hire or promotion.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certified.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a classroom setting.