About Us

Our school is a free and public charter school that currently serves more than 200 students in Paterson, NJ. Our current elementary school is growing from serving grades K-1 & 5 in our inaugural year to an elementary school serving grades K-2 next year and a middle school serving grades 5-6. Once fully grown, we will be serving approximately 675students serving grades K - 8. 

Inspired and founded by Brilla Public Charter Schools in the Bronx, our school combines a Classical approach to education – an emphasis on an ennobling and content-rich curriculum, inductive inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an encounter with Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – with whole group & small group instruction as well as individualized instructional support for our students. We approach the formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, our staff members, and the families we serve.

Position Overview

​​We are seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and provide instructional and administrative assistance in our elementary school. The Paraprofessional will work under the direction of the classroom teacher and other school leaders to ensure that all students receive the support and resources they need to be successful.

This position requires an enthusiastic, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and creative educator prepared to challenge the educational status quo. Brilla teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a joyful and collaborative work environment.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities

• ​Primary Function: To assist the teacher in maintaining an orderly, safe, and educational atmosphere in the classroom by supporting and supervising students
• Provides intensive individualized support services directed toward the development and/or enhancement of skills necessary for the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, language, and interpersonal growth of the student
• Works with an individual student to reinforce learning of material or skills as described in the IEP/treatment plan
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of the individual student, his/her needs, interests, and abilities
• Helps the student master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher and assists the student throughout the school environment as necessary
• Holistic Development of Scholars: Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for Academic and Character formation, supporting holistic student growth
• Curriculum and Instruction: Implement a classically-inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards, inspiring curiosity, depth of insight, and lifelong learning readiness. Implement innovative teaching strategies that resonate with diverse learners
• Promotion of Critical Thinking: Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate
• Data-Driven Instruction: Utilize assessment data to strengthen student achievement through targeted interventions and personalized instruction
• Relationship Building for Success: Develop strong student and family connections, fostering a passion for learning and exceptional academic success
• Collaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Sixty (60) college credits; or Teacher Certification and experience; or receive a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment
• Special Education credential and experience (highly desirable)
• Spanish language proficiency (preferred)
• Experience with a demonstrated proficiency in leading students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds preferred
• A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience
• An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the school in service to the school community
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Our school provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.