Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Instructional Assistant•Kindergarten Leap Academy University Charter School•2.7 Camden, NJ Job Details $30,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Qualifications Substitute Teaching Certification Working with children Classroom experience

Classroom Teaching Full Job Description JobID:

604

Position Type:

Elementary•K-5/

Instructional Assistant Date Posted:

5/18/2026

Location:

Lower Elementary (K-1)

Date Available:

08/17/2026

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