Kindergarten Instructional Assistant- 2026/2027 SY

LEAP Academy University Charter School; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

NJ Pension (TPAF)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

LEAP Academy University Charter School in Camden, NJ is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support the classroom teacher in delivering the curriculum and assisting students during transitions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a principal-led team and contributing to data recording and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year elementary classroom experience.
• New Jersey Substitute Teacher's Certificate.
• Experience and comfort working directly in an urban classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with the implementation of the curriculum.
• Assist students during transitions (lunch and recess).
• Assist teacher with recordkeeping and data (attendance, homework, etc.).
• Assists teacher with classroom management/monitoring
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or Principal

Skills

Urban classroom experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position: Instructional Assistant

LEAP Academy University Charter School, Camden, NJ is seeking an Instructional Assistant that will embrace and drive the LEAP mission and goals for its students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year elementary classroom experience;
• New Jersey Substitute Teacher's Certificate
• Experience and comfort working directly in an urban classroom setting;

Reports To

School Principal

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with the implementation of the curriculum;
• Assist students during transitions (lunch and recess);
• Assist teacher with recordkeeping and data (attendance, homework, etc.);
• Assists teacher with classroom management/monitoring
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or Principal

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and/or Lead Person/COO and Chief Financial Officer/SBA.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month contracted position

EVALUATION: According to state statute and rule and board policy.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
• Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

Salary Grade/Range: $30,000

Status: Exempt