The Waterfront Schools Employee Directory
Primary and Secondary EducationNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
The Waterfront Schools is a primary and secondary education institution based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Housed in the Paulus Hook neighborhood, the school operates across multiple classrooms and a sizable private playground, supporting holistic learning designed to prepare students to be adaptable, confident, and articulate global citizens who also pursue innovative problem solving. Its approach emphasizes intrinsic motivation, curiosity, strong organizational skills, and personal responsibility as core outcomes of a Montessori-inspired environment. The school serves families seeking a Montessori-aligned education for their children within the local urban context, and it situates itself within the broader education market by offering a structured program aimed at developing leadership and joyful, self-directed learning. A recent development noted is the expansion of facilities to support its classrooms and outdoor space in Jersey City.