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School Housekeeper

1/6/2026

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all common areas of the school, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for students. This includes managing supplies, operating sanitizing equipment, and reporting any maintenance needs.

Working Hours

20 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
With over 50 years of setting high standards in early childhood education and 25,000 graduates from preschool to elementary. Our modern Montessori approach offers enrichment beyond the traditional educational experience. We continue to evolve as the world evolves. Apple Montessori Schools is not just school—it’s a place where children develop their best self in preparation for their best life.
About the Role

Description

School Housekeeper

Apple Montessori Schools - Paramus, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm, flexible


Do what you love. Love what you do! As a Housekeeper at an Apple Montessori School, you are ensuring that our students enjoy a safe and sanitary learning environment. A clean environment reduces illness and distraction for our students, allowing them to focus their energy on learning and growing!


Make a difference working at a company that nurtures the whole child!

  • Cleaning and maintaining all common areas in the building, including restrooms, hallways, stairwells, etc.
  • Maintaining stock of supplies in all restrooms and staff lounge.
  • Operation of our sanitizing equipment.
  • Alerting school management of any areas of the building in need of repair.


What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:

  • Discover our company values: Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
  • Apple Academy and our ongoing professional development program will give you the tools you need to succeed
  • Our philosophy is “Do what you love. Love what you do” because we make a real meaningful difference in the lives of children
  • Paid time off that helps create a work-life balance for full-time employees
  • Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts
  • Career Path Opportunities – Grow with Apple!
  • Staff Appreciation Days because our employee’s rock!
  • We’ve increased our Staff Referral Program from $100 to $250 for applicants who are referred by an employee and employed for at least 6 months


Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Mix all chemicals and/or cleaners in a safe, appropriate manner.
  2. Store all chemicals, cleaners and supplies in a safe, appropriate manner – all chemicals/cleaners out of reach of children and all extra supplies of chemicals/cleaners must be in a child safety latched cabinet.
  3. Maintain binder of all MSDS sheets for all chemicals/cleaners used at the specific school location.
  4. Notify Secretary or Director of any needed supplies or low quantity of supplies for next order.
  5. Clean and maintain picnic tables on the playground.
  6. Assist classroom staff in the operation of the sanitizer machines – drop off and retrieve cart(s) to the classroom based on established schedule and operate sanitizer machine.
  7. Maintain all supplies in good working order – notify Secretary or Director of any replacement items needed.
  8. Notify Secretary or Director of any broken or damaged items/areas throughout the building.
  9. Uphold a pleasant and courteous demeanor with all staff, students, parents and visitors.
  10. Maintains confidential child, parent and/or school information in accordance to company policies.
  11. Performs all such related and non-related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REPORTS TO:Director/Assistant Director

Requirements

Ready to apply? Below are our requirements:

  • Cleaning and maintaining all common areas in the building, including restrooms, hallways, stairwells, etc.
  • Maintaining stock of supplies in all restrooms and staff lounge.
  • Operation of our sanitizing equipment.
  • Alerting school management of any areas of the building in need of repair.


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  1. High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.
  2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certified.
  3. Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and methods.
  4. Working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment.
  5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  6. Ability to multi-task in a school setting.

WORKING AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  1. School based, requires full range of body motion including; bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing through the required hour work day.
  2. Ability to lift, push and/or pull required workload, up to 30lbs.
  3. Must wear Apple Montessori logo T-Shirt, long pants and work shoes.
  4. May require working under stressful conditions, and requires flexibility in response to staffing needs. Must be regularly available and willing to work at least required hours per day and overtime/weekends as requested.
  5. Perform duties onsite unless otherwise indicated and approved.
Key Skills
CleaningSanitationOrganizationAttention to DetailMulti-taskingCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationChemical SafetyEquipment OperationCommunication
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Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffProfessional DevelopmentEmployee DiscountsCareer Path Opportunities
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