Elementary School TA for 1st Grade — Impact & Growth

Paul-Robeson-Charter-School; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaboration with grade teams

Weekly coaching

Google Education platform access

Curriculum development opportunity

Job summary

Paul Robeson Charter School seeks passionate and hardworking Elementary School Teaching Assistants for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports 1st grade and core subjects, with extensive planning time and coaching from leadership.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field and be working toward NJ teacher certification within the first year, completed by year two. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Must hold or be actively working to obtain NJ teacher certification within the first year of employment and completed by the second year.
• Strong instructional planning and data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and providing excellent instruction, making every minute count in your classroom.
• Develop detailed lesson plans, materials, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement
• Provide differentiated learning opportunities to support each student’s academic growth.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations for student engagement.
• Continuously improve based on feedback and coaching from school leaders.
• Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement.
• Reward positive student engagement and hold students accountable using school-wide systems.
• Engage with family members regularly and participate in school-wide family engagement activities including phone calls to family members and school-based meetings with families.
• Provide additional academic support to students after school for at least one hour per week.
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional skills

Motivating students

Collaboration

Feedback-ready

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

NJ teacher certification within 2 years

Tools

Google Education platform

Job description

Paul Robeson Charter School seeks passionate and hardworking Elementary School Teaching Assistants for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports 1st grade and core subjects, with extensive planning time and coaching from leadership.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field and be working toward NJ teacher certification within the first year, completed by year two. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this position.