Teacher Assistant Kindergarten

Learning Community Charter School; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City is seeking an outstanding individual for a full-time Teacher Assistant position. The role involves supporting teachers in a specific grade, assisting with lunch and recess programs, and covering as a substitute teacher when necessary.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess a passion for fostering students' academic, social, and emotional development. Join a diverse community where teachers and students build strong relationships.

Qualifications

• BA degree required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in classroom activities.
• Assist during lunch and recess programs.
• Serve as substitute teacher when needed.

Skills

Supporting students' academic growth

Social emotional support

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Learning Community Charter School is the most diverse charter school in New Jersey, in terms of both students and faculty. We are located in Jersey City serving 639 students in grades PreK-8. We are 27 years old and are one of the highest-performing schools in the state. Our school is based on three core principles of:

• Project based learning
• Social emotional learning
• Community service

We are seeking an outstanding individual with a BA who is interested in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth. This is a special position in that a teacher assistant at LCCS supports teachers in a particular grade level in helping students learn content, they also support our lunch and recess programs and serve as substitute teachers. This is a full-time position. Students and parents view their teachers as members of their family, and teachers say that no matter where else they go, they never have such close collegial relationships. Come join the Jags!