Horizon Staffing Resources
Description
Horizon Staffing Resources is growing, and we want YOU to join our team of dedicated Teacher Assistants in New Jersey!
Horizon Staffing Resources is seeking qualified Teacher Assistants (TAs) in Chester, NJ for coverage for the current 2025-2026 school year. TAs will assist classroom teachers in providing extra support to students with special needs, while promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.
The Schedule:
- Monday through Friday – NO WEEKENDS!
- Day-time hours – NO EVENINGS OR NIGHTS!
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
- Special Education: work with students of varying disabilities, providing support as indicated in student IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
- Student Support: provide individual support to diverse students such as assisting with tasks, clarifying instructions, and offering encouragement
- Daily Living Activity Assistance: help students, as needed, with changing or toileting, navigating hallways, and other related tasks
- Assist with instruction: help teachers implement lessons, provide on-to-one or small group instruction, and adapt materials to diverse learners
- Classroom management: maintain a positive and productive learning environment by monitoring student behaviors and needs
- Administrative Tasks: handle copying, classroom set-up or breakdown, or organizing files
Qualifications
What’s Required:
- Experience: Previous experience with childcare preferred
- Communication: Ability to understand child’s needs
- Educational background: 30+ college credits required
- Certification: NJ Substitute Teacher Certification required
- Clearance: Must have or be willing to get fingerprinted by the Board of Education