Paraprofessional (One-on-One Aide)
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Salary$36k – $38k
LocationJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentEmpowerment Academy Charter School - Middle School
Company size51–200 people
PostedSep 15, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Completed 2 years of college (60 credits) and possess an Associate’s or higher degree
Experience working with Middle School aged students is required
Strong communications skills
Basic administrative skills
Be a team player who possesses maturity, a strong work ethic, and a whatever-it-takes to help children attitude
Possessing a BA, Substitute Certificate, or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree and/or some teaching experience would be a major plus
Substitute Certificate is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Family leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Training and development
About the role
Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring a paraprofessional to support a Middle School Student and another to support a High School Student. This position will work to support a student during their basic instruction in reading, writing, math, and other educational related activities as assigned by the teacher. You will be providing help or breaks/redirection as needed. This is a full time job with a salary and benefits. This is for an immediate position for this year and beyond. A Substitute Certificate is preferred. Experience working with Middle School aged students is required.
Base Salary: $35,500-$37,500
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:15am-3:05pm
OUR SCHOOL
Empowerment Academy is a dynamic and successful charter school that truly supports its teachers and staff. Empowerment has 3 of its own campuses, and BelovED is our “sister school.” We serve a mix of students that are among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrance of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City. Our staff is a dedicated group of individuals passionate about closing the achievement gap and providing a quality educational program.
WE VALUE OUR FACULTY
At Empowerment Academy, we emphasize teamwork and community and truly value our faculty:
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Evidencing this, compared to those with similar experience, OUR FACULTY MEMBERS ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST PAID IN NEW JERSEY;
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Moreover, we seek to achieve academic success without burning out teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development.
Requirements
Teacher certification is not required for this position. However, candidates must, at minimum, have completed 2 years of college (60 credits) and possess an Associate’s or higher degree. Possessing a BA, Substitute Certificate, or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree and/or some teaching experience would be a major plus. It is also important to have strong communications skills, basic administrative skills, and to be a team player who possesses maturity, a strong work ethic, and a whatever-it-takes to help children attitude.
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Experience working with Middle School aged students is required.
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A Substitute Certificate is preferred.
Benefits
Charter schools ARE public schools. Our teachers are part of the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), same as teachers at traditional public schools, and can transfer their pension credits from a traditional public school to our school and vice versa. Additional benefits include:
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
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Training & Development
Legal
As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.
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