Teacher Preschool

Teacher Preschool

Location:

Princeton, NJ

Hours:

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

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.

• 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 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 teacher curriculum meetings.

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Elementary Education preferred).
• Montessori Experience preferred.
• National Association for the Montessori, Inc. (NAMC) certification preferred or willingness to obtain within the 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.

• 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): eligible employees 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.

Apple Montessori Schools is an IACET accredited provider and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

$40,000 – $48,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and school location.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training