Educational Assistant
Education / Training
Full Time
Qualifications:
48 College Credits or an Associate's Degree or passed the State Title I Paraprofessional Test
Experience working with children along with an interest in education
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality while also presenting a positive image of the organization to members of the community
Experience working with the autistic population preferred but not required
Successful experience with working in team settings
Ability to work with the teacher to plan, organize, and implement responsibilities effectively
Lunch, restroom, and bus coverage daily
Hourly rate: $19.00 per hour
*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers (“employers”) are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.