Bilingual Teaching Assistant (2026-2027)

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School invites applications for a substitute teacher, with opportunities to teach a class or small groups and provide tutoring daily to support student learning. You will observe master teachers, participate in coaching, and gradually take on more responsibility as the year progresses.

Success requires a drive to improve minds and lives, teamwork, adaptability, strong communication with students, families, and colleagues, and alignment with the school's

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish proficiency to support diverse learners.
• Commitment to student-centered instruction and feedback.
• Ability to work with instruction under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school.
• Potentially teach one class or small groups of students.
• Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year.
• Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time teacher at the school.
• Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support.
• Observe master teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
• Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction.
• Teach or help coordinate an enrichment class.
• Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
• Help co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon.
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Completion of 60 credits or minimum of 2 years of college

Associate’s degree (or higher)

Job description

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with the unique opportunity to take a course of study in STEM fields and Digital Media Arts following the 8th grade and earn up to 60 college credits, enabling students to redefine the high school experience and graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery that’s significant to them in the marketplace and the world beyond.

Achievers Fit

• Demonstrates a passion for and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission
• Thrives in a small-school environment (comfort with change and ambiguity, takes initiative)
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, and notion of I’M ALL IN!
• Belief in and alignment with Achievers core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable!
• Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking a MUST!

About The Role

• Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school
• Potentially teach one class or small groups of students
• Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year
• Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time teacher at the school
• Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support
• Observe master teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management
• Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction
• Teach or help coordinate an enrichment class
• Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students
• Help co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training

Qualifications

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and strong sense of personal responsibility
• Hard-working, urgent, energetic, and willing to learn and adapt
• Extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve
• Flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, results‑oriented environment
• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required

Essential Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Completion of 60 credits or minimum of 2 years of college
• Associate’s degree (or higher)
• Ability to assist students with reading, writing, and mathematics under the direction of the classroom instructor
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
• 1 to 2 years of work experience in an urban district or charter school setting preferred, with 6th–12th grade students

Compensation

We offer a generous compensation package. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated workspace, laptop computer, email, high‑speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.