Basic Skills Teacher Assistant

Basic Skills Teacher Assistant Mantua Township School District Sewell School - Sewell, New Jersey This job is also posted in Mantua Township Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5690166

Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Sep 2, 2026 Job Description Our district is seeking a part-time Basic Skills Teacher Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. This position is for 5.95 hours per day at our Sewell School, which houses students in Preschool and Kindergarten.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB

Works in conjunction with the classroom teacher to provide students who are identified to have deficiencies in either of the basic skills areas with as individually-tailored program to improve their communications and/or computation skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Basic Skills Teacher Assistant shall: Hold a New Jersey Certification as an Elementary School Teacher (preferred but not required) Have excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the classroom teacher to plan and implement an instructional program commensurate to individuals needs in the areas of reading, language and/or math in a small group or large group setting. Identify students in need of remediation, including new registrants, in communications and/or computation skills using the district's established criteria. Administer pre-and post-diagnostic tests. Assist the classroom teacher or Basic Skills Teacher with the preparation of progress reports and year-end evaluations. Work closely with other teachers to help students maintain satisfactory progress.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$31,201 to $31,201 Per Year