Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Position Type:

Elementary - K-5/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

5/18/2026

Location:

Lower Elementary (K-1)

Date Available:

08/17/2026

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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: $30,000

STATUS:
Exempt