Teacher Aide School Year 2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Public Schools · Newark, NJ · 2 mo ago
Education$36k–$41k/yrFull-time
Qualifications And Requirements
- Note: Appointees to positions in school districts receiving Title 1 Federal funding must meet the following educational requirements.
- Sixty (60) semester hour credits at an institution of higher education.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates degree.
- Requirements As per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements, must meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment:
- Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics;
- Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Basic Functions And Responsibilities
- Provides direct aide to classroom teachers in maintaining a neat, orderly classroom, in specific programs such as health and physical education, in the preparation of a laboratory and audiovisual program, in reading to children, and in accompanying singing and dancing with music instruments.
- Maintains classroom if teacher leaves for brief periods.
- Arranges indoor games.
- Corrects standardized and informal tests.
- Helps students who were absent or who need additional attention with work assignments.
- Aids individual children or small groups in developing simple understanding skills or appreciation.
- Aids in drill work with word, phrase, and number flash cards.
- Performs clerical duties including taking attendance, typing, copying, and keeping records of non-confidential data.
- Collects money and regulates behavior of students in the lunch room.
- Prepares bulletin boards.
- Aids disabled children.
- Monitors classrooms.
- Directs children to buses.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Teacher Aides may float between classrooms or between schools.
Knowledge And Abilities
- Knowledge of teaching and school problems, practices, and procedures as they affect children.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work with a variety of people.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
REPORTS TO
Principal
SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
- Salary: $35,536 - $41,370 w/out Degree $37,050 - $43,242 w/Degree
- Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
- Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union
How To Apply
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES
- Opening Date: May 5, 2026
- Closing Date: May 18, 2026 or until filled