New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. It provides services to infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!

We are currently recruiting for a Teacher Assistant position at Lakeview School. The position will involve working with students with developmental and related disabilities aged 3-21.
 

Job Responsibilities of a Teacher Assistant include:

• Assuming responsibility for the classroom in the teacher's absence and carrying out daily class instructions as planned.
• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing each student's specific daily education and therapy programs.

Job Requirements:

• NJ DOE Substitute Certification is required
• High School diploma with a minimum of sixty (60) college credits from an approved, accredited college.

Position Details:

Location: Edison                              County: Middlesex

Hours Per Work Week: 35               Weekly Work Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision Plan
• Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program

NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.