Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

JobID: 1996

• • Position Type:
    Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

  • Date Posted:
    9/8/2026

  • Location:
    Alternative Education Program at Bookbinder

  • Closing Date:

    Open until filled

  Vacancy for 2026-2027 School Year

  Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must meet at least one of the minimum qualifications listed below.

  • Passed the (ETS) Educational Testing Service (ParaPro Assessment) Praxis Test
  • Hold an Associate's Degree or higher (and/or 2 years of college with at least 48 college credits) from an accredited college
  • Qualifications (Other):
  • The knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math.
  • Experience in working with children
  • Experience in working with persons with disabilities
  • Strong desire to work one-on-one with a student
  • Ability to work effectively with children and teachers
  • Willingness to learn the unique educational and/or personal needs to assist a student with a disability
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Will be required to pass a criminal history background check, physical, and show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. (CURRENT EMPLOYEES EXEMPT)

  Salary Range: $24,072.00 - $29,010.00 per W.E.A. Contract Salary Guide

  Benefits Package Includes:

  Medical, Prescription, and dental insurance
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  Optional disability insurance (Aflac, Prudential, Hartford)
  Pre-Tax deduction options
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  Medical/Rx waiver options
  NJ Pension System Enrollment
  Voluntary 304(b) Plan
  Accumulating Sick Days, Personal Days and/or Vacation Days

  Application Procedure:

  Apply Online