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Teacher assistant 6934

DR LENA EDWARDS ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL·Jersey City, New Jersey

$30,809 - $50,991/yr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Assist the classroom teacher in promoting social, verbal, and cognitive development for students in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include conducting small group exercises, supervising children during meals and play, and participating in lesson planning.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Dr. Lena
  • Edwards
  • Academic
  • Charter
  • School -
  • Jersey
  • City,
  • NJ 07304Salary
  • Range: $30,809.00 - $50,991.00
  • SalaryJob
  • Category: EducationTeachers Assistant Our Teachers Assistants bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging students to learn and grow. They inspire our students to be lifelong learners by assisting the classroom teacher and by promoting social, verbal, and cognitive development in a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Our Teachers Assistants are committed to making their classroom and our school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with scholars, families, and all members of our professional teaching team play a crucial role in that success.
  • Performance
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning. Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children. Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children. Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children. Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary. Helps maintain individual records for each child. Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children. Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas. Assists with the supervision of children during meal times and regular play periods. Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays. Attends staff meetings, conferences, and required professional development workshops. Qualifications1. Substitute Teacher Certification or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. 2. Previous experience working as a teaching assistant preferred but nor required. 3.
  • Has a minimum of 60
  • College
  • Credits
  • Benefits include:
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Health benefits
  • TERMS
  • OF
  • EMPLOYMENT: Ten, eleven, or twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
  • EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Principal.
  • NOTE: All applicants must follow the application instructions. No recruiters, no fees paid for recruiting, and no phone calls please.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

include a Substitute Teacher Certification or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Candidates must have a minimum of 60 college credits.

  • associate degree
  • Communication
  • Record Keeping
  • Patience
  • Student Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Small Group Instruction

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Health Benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$30,809 - $50,991/yr
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Posted
May 11, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Application
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DR LENA EDWARDS ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL logo

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DR LENA EDWARDS ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL

DR LENA EDWARDS ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL is hiring in Jersey City, New Jersey. This opening is listed as other.

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Market context

New Jersey English teacher demand remains steady

Classroom teacher roles in New Jersey are typically in steady demand, especially in core subjects like English. Competition can be strong because districts often look for candidates with the correct New Jersey certification, a bachelor’s degree, and classroom readiness; the posted benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show your certification status and relevant English instruction experience.

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