Newton Montessori is a growing, family-owned Montessori program in Edison, NJ. We're looking for warm, reliable Assistant Teachers to join our Preschool classrooms — no prior Montessori experience required. We'll train you, and there's a real path to grow from Assistant Teacher to Group Teacher to Head Teacher as you're ready. What you'll do:

• Support the lead teacher with daily activities and a calm, organized environment
• Assist children with handwashing, toileting, and self-care routines — including occasional accidents for children still finishing potty training
• Help children through meals, rest time, outdoor play, and everyday transitions
• Keep parents in the loop through our daily update app
• Follow the health and safety guidelines that keep our classrooms licensed and safe What you bring:
• 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Warmth, patience, and reliability
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with the lead teacher, fellow assistants, and families
• Comfort with hands-on physical care — toileting/handwashing assistance, lifting/carrying children up to 40 lbs, and sitting/kneeling on the floor throughout the day
• Willingness to complete required training (CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter) and background clearances — we'll walk you through this
• Interest in Montessori — experience is a plus, not a requirement Nice to have:
• Experience with preschool-age children in a classroom setting
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree, CDA credential, or early childhood coursework — a plus, not required
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply Hours & pay:
• This is a 12-month, year-round position (not a 10-month school-year role) — Monday-Friday, standard hours 8:15 AM-4:45 PM (8.5-hour shift)
• $16.00
• 19.00/hour, commensurate with experience
• 11 paid federal holidays, paid at the lesser of 8 hours or your regularly scheduled daily hours
• Paid sick leave in accordance with

New Jersey's Earned Sick Leave Law Pay:

$16.00

• $19.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person