Basic Skills Teacher Assistant

J. Mason Tomlin School; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Mason Tomlin School in Mantua Township, New Jersey is seeking a part-time Basic Skills Teacher Assistant to begin in January.

The role involves supporting the classroom teacher and delivering tailored programs to improve reading, language, and math for students in grades 4-6. Ideal candidates may hold a New Jersey Elementary School Teacher certification (preferred) and should demonstrate leadership, organization, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills to engage students, staff, and the

Qualifications

• Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to motivate and engage students, staff, and community.
• Demonstrates integrity and good character in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional activities in reading, language, and/or math for individuals or groups.
• Identify students needing remediation using district criteria.
• Administer pre- and post-diagnostic tests to measure progress.
• Assist with progress reports and year-end evaluations.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure student progress.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Education

New Jersey Certification as Elementary School Teacher

Job description

Job Description

Our district is seeking a part-time Basic Skills Teacher Assistant beginning in January. This position is for 5.95 hours per day at our J. Mason Tomlin School, which houses students in grades 4-6.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

Works in conjunction with the classroom teacher to provide students who are identified to have deficiencies in either of the basic skills areas with as individually-tailored program to improve their communications and/or computation skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Basic Skills Teacher Assistant shall:

• Hold a New Jersey Certification as an Elementary School Teacher (preferred but not required)
• Have excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the classroom teacher to plan and implement an instructional program commensurate to individuals needs in the areas of reading, language and/or math in a small group or large group setting.
• Identify students in need of remediation, including new registrants, in communications and/or computation skills using the district’s established criteria.
• Administer pre-and post-diagnostic tests.
• Assist the classroom teacher or Basic Skills Teacher with the preparation of progress reports and year-end evaluations.
• Work closely with other teachers to help students maintain satisfactory progress.

Basic Skills Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973024
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Our district is seeking a part-time Basic Skills Teacher Assistant beginning in January. This position is for 5.95 hours per day at our J. Mason Tomlin School, which houses students in grades 4-6.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

Works in conjunction with the classroom teacher to provide students who are identified to have deficiencies in either of the basic skills areas with as individually-tailored program to improve their communications and/or computation skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Basic Skills Teacher Assistant shall:

• Hold a New Jersey Certification as an Elementary School Teacher (preferred but not required)
• Have excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the classroom teacher to plan and implement an instructional program commensurate to individuals needs in the areas of reading, language and/or math in a small group or large group setting.
• Identify students in need of remediation, including new registrants, in communications and/or computation skills using the district’s established criteria.
• Administer pre-and post-diagnostic tests.
• Assist the classroom teacher or Basic Skills Teacher with the preparation of progress reports and year-end evaluations.
• Work closely with other teachers to help students maintain satisfactory progress.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $31,201 to $31,201 Per Year
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Darlene Powell
• Dr. H. Simmerman Administration Building
• 684 Main Street
• Sewell, New Jersey 08080
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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