Classroom Aide

Classroom Aide

The mission of Philip's Academy Charter school of Paterson (Philip's) is to provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse student body, accomplished in a hands-on, technology infused educational environment that embraces differentiated instruction and individual attention that will allow our students to attend college, while developing a commitment to global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and personal virtue.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Principal and the direction of the grade level coach, the Classroom Aide will provide support in all aspects of facilitating a classroom. The Classroom Aide is mentored by the grade band coach/lead teacher and assists with implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment.

Responsibilities include supporting instruction in the classroom for whole groups, small groups, and individual students as directed by the cooperating teacher. The Classroom Aide will work cooperatively with Lead Teacher and other members of the grade level team to assist in implementing a strong, engaging, integrated and appropriate curriculum. They will also assist the grade level team in planning developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the needs of our diverse learners. Communication with families is generally initiated by classroom lead teachers or grade level leads. The Classroom Aide will assist in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and maintain ongoing professional development. They will provide support during other times of the day, including but not limited to leading instruction and providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway.

Qualifications include a minimum of an Associate's Degree or 60 college credits in Education or related field, minimum of 1 year of classroom experience, hold a valid NJ Substitute Certification OR be eligible to receive a NJ Substitute Certification, commitment to ensuring academic success for all students, shared dedication to Philip's Academy's philosophy and mission, excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills, communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally, bilingual a plus, possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative, demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval, submit a background check through the New Jersey Department of Education, be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire, complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician's documentation of both, be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry students up to 70lbs, have dependable transportation.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits which includes a healthcare package (health, dental and vision), paid time off (personal and sick days), life insurance, retirement plans (pension & 403B), tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness program, and employee referral program. Philip's Academy Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.