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Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

LEAP Academy University Charter School

Camden · Camden County

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Position Type: Elementary - K-5/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: May 18, 2026

Location: Lower Elementary (K-1)

Job Details

  • POSITION: Instructional Assistant
  • JOB FUNCTION: LEAP Academy University Charter School, Camden, NJ is seeking an Instructional Assistant that will embrace and drive the LEAP mission and goals for its students

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum of one (1) year elementary classroom experience;New Jersey Substitute Teacher's Certificate
  • Experience and comfort working directly in an urban classroom setting;REPORTS TO: School Principal
  • MAJOR DUTIES &

Responsibilities

  • Assist the classroom teacher with the implementation of the curriculum;Assist students during transitions (lunch and recess);Assist teacher with recordkeeping and data (attendance, homework, etc.);Assists teacher with classroom management/monitoring
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or Principal
  • ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and/or Lead Person/COO and Chief Financial Officer/SBA.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month contracted position EVALUATION: According to state statute and rule and board policy

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
  • Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)Optional pre-tax

Benefits

  • available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

Salary

  • GRADE/RANGE: $30,000STATUS: Exempt