Lunch Aide

Wallington School District; Wallington (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in New Jersey seeks a Teacher Assistant to support students in achieving instructional goals. Responsibilities include reinforcing learning in various subjects and assisting students with special needs. Qualifications include a high school diploma and some experience working with special needs children. The role involves collaboration with certified staff to enhance the educational program. This position is vital in fostering supportive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish supportive relationships with students with special needs.
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the classroom to meet instructional goals.
• Reinforce reading, language arts, and math skills.
• Support professional staff with classroom exercises and assessments.
• Aid students with disabilities in daily activities.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Ability to assist students with arithmetic

Proficiency in software applications (Word, Excel)

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of college level coursework as required by No Child Left Behind Act

Job description

• Position Type:Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:9/16/2025
• Location:Jefferson School Annex
• Date Available:01/05/2026

Breakfast and Lunch positions. Interested applicants should contact Program Coordinator Yolanda Rivero at: [e-mail].

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.