Instructional Aide

Board of Education of Lincoln Park Inc; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Park Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide to support student learning throughout the school day under the supervision of teachers and administrators.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and related coursework; prior work with children preferred; must pass background check and provide citizenship/residency proof. The role focuses on assisting with classroom activities, supervising students, and ensuring safety and confidentiality in line with district policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and college-level coursework in education or related field.
• Experience with children as a volunteer or paid worker.
• Evidence of literacy, common sense, enthusiasm and maturity of judgment.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• Assists and escorts students to and from school vehicle and classes.
• Monitors students' movements and activities in the classroom and throughout the day.
• Escorts and assists students with lavatory needs.
• Helps young students with clothing and snack time routine.
• Protects students from injuring themselves or others during the school day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Assists with supervision during drills, assemblies and playground.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding students, staff, and school matters.

Skills

People skills

Reliability

Maturity of judgment

Education

High School diploma

College coursework in education

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lincoln Park Public Schools

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Instructional Aide
• Date Posted:
  10/2/2026
• Location:
  Lincoln Park Special Services

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field

2. Previous work experience with children as a volunteer or paid worker, and/or an educational background.

3. Evidence of literacy, common sense, enthusiasm and maturity of judgment.

4. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Classroom teachers, Director of Special Services and Principal

SUPERVISES: Assigned students

JOB GOAL: To assist and guide assigned students throughout the school day

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists and escorts students to and from school vehicle and classes

2. Monitors students' movements and activities in the classroom and throughout the day

3. Escorts and assists students with lavatory needs

4. Helps young students with their clothing and snack time routine

5. Protects students from injuring themselves or others during the school day

6. Performs other related duties as assigned

7. Assists with the supervision of assigned students during emergency drills, assemblies and on the playground

8. Confidentiality regarding students, staff, and school related matters at all times

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the board

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of non-certified staff