Per Diem Teacher Aide SY ; NBOE

Per Diem Teacher Aide SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools, Newark, New Jersey, 07102

Under direction, the per diem teacher aide will provide direct aide to teachers and other certificated staff members, assist in carrying out classroom activities, and support students in completing their daily activities. Duties may include supporting student safety and learning as assigned.

• Provide direct aid to classroom teachers in maintaining a neat, orderly classroom, including specific programs such as health, physical education, laboratory, and audiovisual.
• Read to children, assist with singing and dancing with musical instruments.
• Monitor classrooms when teachers leave for brief periods.
• Arrange indoor games and correct standardized and informal tests.
• Help students who were absent or need additional attention with work assignments.
• Work with individual children or small groups to develop simple understanding skills or appreciation.
• Assist with drill work using word, phrase, and number flash cards.
• Perform clerical duties (attendance, typing, copying, record‑keeping of non‑confidential data).
• Collect money and regulate student behavior in the lunchroom.
• Prepare bulletin boards and aid disabled children.
• Assist in maintaining decorum in cafeteria, playground, study halls, gym, and locker rooms.
• Direct children to buses and monitor classrooms.
• Learn to use various electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency or related units.
• Aides may float between classrooms or between schools.

• Knowledge of teaching and school problems, practices, and procedures affecting children.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with a variety of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and files.
• Ability to utilize electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) sufficient to perform duties;
  American Sign Language or Braille may be considered acceptable alternatives.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reports to: School Principal

Salary: $17.37 per hour

Employment Period: Ten (10) months (as needed)

Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union

Application Method: Newark Board of Education accepts electronic applications only.

Opening Date:
December 1, 2025

Closing Date:
June 30, 2026 or until filled

Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer.