Teacher Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark seeks a Teacher Assistant for Mount Carmel Guild Academy in West Orange, NJ. The position involves supporting teachers and assisting students with special needs in academic settings. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma, with a preference for those with additional college credits and experience with special needs students.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; completion of 60 college credits preferred.
• Experience with special needs students preferred.
• Ability to assist teachers in academic instruction.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering academic instruction.
• Help manage classroom activities for special needs students.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Behavioral and emotional support skills

Education

High School Diploma

60 college credits (preferred)

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark ("CCAN")is a non-profit corporation affiliated withMount Carmel Guild Schools Corporation ("MCGS"). MCGS operates Mount Carmel Guild Academy, a private out-of-district placement for children within special education, for grades PRE-K-12. The Academy is located in West Orange, New Jersey.

TheTeacher Assistant’sprimary function is to provide teachers with assistance in delivering academic instruction to students.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required (Preferred education includes the completion of at least 60 college credits)

Experience with special needs students with behavioral/emotional issues preferred but not required.

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Internal Applicants:

Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated.

Agency Mission:

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

Benefits:

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.