Grade 5-8 Teacher Associate: Classroom Champion

Pacspaterson; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Teacher Associate for grades 5-8 to support instruction and collaborate with the Lead Teacher in delivering a rigorous, technology-infused curriculum. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate lessons, assisting diverse learners, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Education or related field, at least 2 years of classroom experience, NJ teaching or substitute

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of classroom experience.
• Hold a valid NJ State Teacher Certification or NJ Substitute Certification.
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
• Shared dedication to Philip's Academy's philosophy and mission.
• Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally. Bilingual a plus.
• Possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval.
• Submit a background check through the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire.
• Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician's documentation of both.
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry students up to 70lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction in the classroom for whole groups, small groups, and individual students.
• Work cooperatively with Lead Teacher and grade level team to assist in implementing a strong, engaging, integrated and appropriate curriculum.
• Assist the grade level team in planning developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the needs of our diverse learners.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with families to ensure consistency between home and school in order to promote student success.
• Assist in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Provide support during other times of the day, including but not limited to leading instruction and providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway.
• Substitute classes, when needed, to maintain instructional operation of the classroom, with the support of lead teacher and supervisor.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Principal.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Effective English communication

Initiative

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Word processing

Data management

Information retrieval

Job description

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Teacher Associate for grades 5-8 to support instruction and collaborate with the Lead Teacher in delivering a rigorous, technology-infused curriculum. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate lessons, assisting diverse learners, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Education or related field, at least 2 years of classroom experience, NJ teaching or substitute