Preschool Educational Assistants - Special Education

Education Jobs NJ; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Preschool Educational Assistant - Special Ed to support the teacher and learners in a pre-school/elementary setting.

The position runs 7 hours/day, 5 days/week, 185 days/year with a 10-month schedule; salary ranges from $29,250 to $40,713 based on experience and degree level. Bilingual skills and college credits are a plus, HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• 60 college credits preferred.
• Educational assistant (or similar experience) is a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities.
• Assist students during whole-group, small-group, and individualized learning.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Provide support with classroom materials, centers, and learning tasks.
• Assist students during transitions, snacks, and recess.
• Foster positive relationships with students and encourage appropriate behaviors.
• Collaborate with instructional and administrative staff to promote the success of all early learners.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

HS diploma

60 college credits

Educational assistant experience

Job description

Position Type

SUPPORT STAFF/Educational Assistant (Early Childhood)

Date Posted

9/23/2026

Location

Pre-School (Elementary)

Closing Date

10/14/2026

Preschool Educational Assistant - Special Ed

Work Schedule

• 7 hours per day
• 5 days per week
• 185 days per year
• 10 month position

Requirements

• Support the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities
• Assist students during whole-group, small-group, and individualized learning
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Provide support with classroom materials, centers, and learning tasks
• Assist students during transitions, snacks, and recess
• Foster positive relationships with students and encourage appropriate behaviors
• Collaborate with instructional and administrative staff to promote the success of all early learners
• Bilingual (a plus)
• 60 college credits (a plus)
• Educational assistant (or similar experience) - a plus
• HS diploma required

Effective

2026-2027 School Year

Salary

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $29,250- maximum $40,713

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct.

*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)