Classroom Assistant- Mercer Elementary School

Young World Physical Education; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Elementary School in Trenton, NJ, seeks a Classroom Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students to promote academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work with diverse needs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work with students with diverse needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students to promote academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse students.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Positive learning environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Classroom Assistant- Mercer Elementary School

Mercer County Special Services School District Mercer Elementary School - Trenton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5865871
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

School Year2026-2027

Description

• Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students to promote academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse students desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency certification.
• Possess the physical and mental capacity to perform major job responsibilities including but not limited to the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements

The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits

Salary

• Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 1 $32,251

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammy Lascar , Principal
• Mercer Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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