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
