Teacher Preschool

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

About the role

At Apple Montessori Schools, we recognize that guiding the development of children is a significant responsibility, and that is why we seek passionate individuals who aspire to grow while making a lasting impact on the lives of children. As a Teacher, you will be part of a team that empowers the next generation of leaders. Our modern Montessori approach offers enrichment beyond the traditional educational experience. Apple Montessori Schools is a place where children develop their best selves in preparation for their best lives.

Responsibilities

• Formalize lesson plans on a weekly basis for the upcoming instructional period.
• Relate instructional objectives to curriculum standards and demonstrate effective decision-making concerning instructional goals.
• Determine students’ performance using both informal and formal assessments and observations.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
• Use a variety of instructional materials, including contextual, supplemental, teacher-constructed, and teaching bulletin boards, as well as audio-visual aids, hands-on activities, discovery-based learning, and activity-based learning.
• Maintain accurate and timely educational assessments and progress notes for all assigned students.
• Train and supervise a teacher assistant within the classroom.
• Meet with parents throughout the year to discuss the child’s progress.
• Attend Open House, Back to School Night, Teacher In-Service days, and all weekly staff meetings and weekly teacher curriculum meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (Elementary Education preferred).
• Montessori Experience (preferred).
• NAMC certification (Preferred or willing to obtain within first year of employment).
• Ability to communicate with parents effectively and professionally.
• Experience with lesson planning and development.
• Ability to multitask and function in an ever-changing environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• IACET Accredited Provider – offers IACET CEUs for learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Pay

$40,000 - $45,000 / year

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm