Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark·West Orange, New Jersey
The Teacher Assistant’s primary function is to provide teachers with assistance in delivering academic instruction to students. This role supports the educational needs of students within a special education setting.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark ("CCAN") is a non-profit corporation affiliated with Mount Carmel Guild Schools Corporation ("MCGS"). MCGS operates Mount Carmel Guild Academy, a private out-of-district placement for children within special education, for grades PRE-K-12. The Academy is located in West Orange, New Jersey.
The Teacher Assistant’s primary function is to provide teachers with assistance in delivering academic instruction to students.
• High School Diploma required (Preferred education includes the completion of at least 60 college credits)
Experience with special needs students with behavioral/emotional issues preferred but not required.
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In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.
CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
$36,500 - $45,000
Market context
In New Jersey, teacher assistant roles are commonly tied to classroom support needs in early childhood and K-12 settings, where schools look for dependable help with instruction, supervision, and daily routines. Competition often centers on meeting state licensing requirements, passing background checks, and showing prior experience with young children. Review the specific certification steps early, since the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time.
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