Student Success Aide & Classroom Tutor

AACTE; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

New Jersey Pension program

Paid parental/maternity leave

Mental health and counseling support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ seeks an instructional assistant to support teachers, assist with grading, tutoring, and small group intervention. You will observe Master Teachers, provide admin support, and help manage student transitions.

Ideal candidates are motivated, organized, able to work in a fast-paced urban school setting, and committed to the mission of educating urban students. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; extensive staff development is offered.

Qualifications

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students both in and out of the classroom.
• Self-motivated, team player, and strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with strong communication with children.
• Background in education is preferred but not required; passion for working with K-12 students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
• Potentially teach small groups of students and provide tutoring daily.
• Observe Master Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
• Provide administrative support including copies, hallway duty, and organizing materials.

Skills

Drive to improve minds

Self-motivation

Team player

Time management

Communication with children

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ seeks an instructional assistant to support teachers, assist with grading, tutoring, and small group intervention. You will observe Master Teachers, provide admin support, and help manage student transitions.

Ideal candidates are motivated, organized, able to work in a fast-paced urban school setting, and committed to the mission of educating urban students. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; extensive staff development is offered.