Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Description

The Willow School, an independent preschool through grade eight school in Gladstone, NJ, seeks one highly qualified full-time Kindergarten Assistant Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The appropriate candidates will join a highly dedicated team of lower school homeroom and specials teachers. The ideal candidates will not only be a talented elementary school teacher but will be a solid fit for The Willow School’s mission and community.

The ideal candidate will:

• Assist the head teacher by performing tasks including but not limited to recess/lunch/dismissal duties, enforcing classroom/school rules
• Perform other duties including but not limited to developing, organizing, and implementing lessons under the supervision of the head teacher
• Perform light classroom maintenance
• Assist with record keeping such as taking attendance
• Reinforce lessons presented by the head teacher by reviewing materials with students
• Demonstrate outstanding teamwork and collaboration with all members of the Willow faculty
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills with parents, students, and colleagues
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood or elementary education or extensive experience in early childhood school settings
• Experience and training in Montessori approach a plus

The Willow School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay: Up to $38,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
Full-Time Monday to Friday
7:45 am - 3:15 pm

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Strongly Preferred)