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Newton Montessori
Assistant Teacher — Preschool Classrooms
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,190 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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.