Teacher Assistant

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must meet at least one of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Passed the (ETS) Educational Testing Services (ParaPro Assessment) Praxis Test
• Hold an Associate's Degree or higher (and/or 2 years of college with at least 48 college credits) from an accredited college
• Holds Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate (applies to Early Childhood Development Center vacancies only)

Qualifications (Other): 

• The knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math.
• Experience in working with children
• Experience in working with persons with disabilities
• Strong desire to work one-on-one with a student
• Ability to work effectively with children and teachers
• Willingness to learn the unique educational and/or personal needs to assist a student with a disability
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Will be required to pass a criminal history background check, physical, and show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. (CURRENT EMPLOYEES EXEMPT)

Salary: W.E.A. Contract Salary Guide

Benefits Package Includes:

Medical, Prescription, and dental insurance 
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Optional disability insurance (Aflac, Prudential, Hartford) 
Pre-Tax deduction options 
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
Medical/Rx waiver options 
NJ Pension System Enrollment 
Voluntary 304(b) Plan
Accumulating Sick Days, Personal Days and/or Vacation days 

Application Procedure:

Apply Online


Note: Early Childhood Development Centers are located at the J. C. Stuart and Garfield East schools