Employment Opportunities

Acorn has a delightful, child-centered after-school program that runs from 3-6PM daily.  When classes end at either 2:45 or 3PM, depending on the program level, children can participate in our After Care program while waiting to  be picked up, anytime before 6PM. We are currently looking for someone to assist the After Care lead faculty with duties such as:

• preparing daily crafts
• setting up snack
• reading stories
• helping to supervise on the playground
•  other fun after-school activities

Hours for this position are 2-6 pm daily. There is a potential for additional earlier hours of employment assisting in our Montessori classroom when a faculty member is absent. There are also employment opportunities during our extended days program when the school is closed but student programming is still offered. To inquire, please contact the Head of School, at 908-730-8986 or via email: michelle.morrison@acornschool.org.

In a Montessori school, there aren’t traditional substitutes, as teachers must be trained in the Montessori philosophy to teach lessons and guide learning but we do bring in day assistants  to support the remaining teacher in the room when her co-worker must be absent. Duties include preparing and restoring the classroom environment, assisting children with practical life duties such as getting coats and shoes on and off, supervising children, and any other supports the trained faculty need.  

Hours are generally 8:00am – 3:00PM for these roles. Occasionally we need half-day subs, and/or substitutes in the after-care program. To inquire, please contact the Head of School, at 908-730-8986 or via email: michelle.morrison@acornschool.org.