Teacher Assistant

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Teacher Assistant role at Lakeview School involves supporting classroom activities and assisting with educational programs for students aged 3-21. This full-time opportunity comes with comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan.

Benefits

100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Retirement Plan

403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Assist the teacher in implementing education and therapy programs.
• Take charge of the classroom in the teacher's absence.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and assist in individual student needs.
• Implement daily education and therapy programs.

Skills

Classroom Management

Support for Special Needs

Education

High School diploma with 60 college credits

NJ DOE Substitute Teacher Certification

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New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. It provides services to infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!

We are currently recruiting for a Teacher Assistant position at Lakeview School. The position will involve working with students with developmental and related disabilities aged 3-21.

Job Responsibilities Of a Teacher Assistant Include

• Assuming responsibility for the classroom in the teacher's absence and carrying out daily class instructions as planned.
• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing each student's specific daily education and therapy programs.
  
  

Job Requirements

• NJ DOE Substitute Teacher Certification is required
• High School diploma with a minimum of sixty (60) college credits from an approved, accredited college.
  
  

Position Details

Location: Edison County: Middlesex

Hours Per Work Week: 35 Weekly Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision Plan
• Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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