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Teacher Assistant - P.S. #41

Jersey City Public Schools • Jersey City, NJ 07305 • Posted 4 days ago

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The Teacher Assistant at P.S. #41 assists the classroom teacher in all phases of classroom instruction, aiding and encouraging each student to develop their full potential for intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and general objectives of the Jersey City Board of Education. This role involves direct assistance in classroom study, maintaining an orderly classroom environment, helping with small group instruction, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct assistance to the classroom teacher in a planned program of study that addresses the needs, interests and abilities of students.
  • Provides direct assistance to the classroom teacher in maintaining an orderly classroom environment, which is conducive to learning.
  • Helps to provide instruction to small groups at the direction of the teacher.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate records, such as attendance, student performance evaluations and the tracking of non-confidential data.
  • Covers classroom instruction in the absence of the assigned classroom teacher.
  • Assists the teacher in maintaining order in cafeteria, gymnasium, in the hallways, and outside of the school.
  • Takes all necessary precautions to insure the safety and well-being of the students.
  • Assists teacher in escorting students to all special classes.

Qualifications

Required

  • Eligibility for Hudson County Substitute Certification
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree
  • Ability to write, read and speak English

Full Job Description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
9/19/2024

Closing Date:
10/02/2024
POSITION (S): Teacher Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal (Assignment is at the discretion of the building Principal)

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Eligibility for Hudson County Substitute Certification (Must have a Bachelor's Degree for this position)
  • Ability to write, read and speak English to perform the duties required for this position

JOB GOAL: To assist classroom teacher in all phases of classroom instruction; to aid and encourage each student to develop his/her full
potential for intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth in accordance with philosophy, goals and general objectives
of the Jersey City Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides direct assistance to the classroom teacher in a planned program of study that addresses the needs, interests and abilities of students.
  • Provides direct assistance to the classroom teacher in maintaining an orderly classroom environment, which is conducive to learning.
  • Helps to provide instruction to small groups at the direction of the teacher.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate records, such as attendance, student performance evaluations and the tracking of non-confidential data.
  • Covers classroom instruction in the absence of the assigned classroom teacher.
  • Assists the teacher in maintaining order in cafeteria, gymnasium, in the hallways, and outside of the school.
  • Takes all necessary precautions to insure the safety and well-being of the students.
  • Assists teacher in escorting students to all special classes.

SALARY/STIPEND: As Per Contractual Agreement

LOCATION: P.S. #41 - Fred W. Martin Center for the Arts

STARTING DATE: To Be Announced