What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistants and Aides – Special Education position at Y.A.L.E. School?
Grow with Y.A.L.E.! We are looking for outstanding individuals who thrive in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. We believe in giving our staff a healthy work-life balance. We provide traditional health benefits, paid school holidays, excellent work hours and a retirement plan that can’t be beat.
Benefits include: Competitive Pay; Low-cost Medical Insurance including Vision and Prescription, option for Dental, HSA; Paid Time Off; Employee Referral Bonuses; 401K Retirement Plan; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Counseling and Advancement; Staff Recognition and Prizes.
Starting a career in education? There is no better place to begin than Y.A.L.E. Start as a classroom assistant or 1:1 aide, and see all of the career choices available to you. We help our staff to pursue their dreams with career counseling, tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.
Salary is $33,800 for 10 months (August 25th, 2025-June 30th, 2026). Hours are 8am-3pm for a 35 hour work week! There is an option to work in the summer from July 6th to August 14th, 2025 for an additional $4,000.
School holidays are plentiful and are included in your salary (paid days off!)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Classroom Assistant shall:
- Possess 60 college credits from an accredited post-secondary institution OR hold Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution (preferred)
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
- Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.
The Classroom Aide shall:
- Have a High School Diploma
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
- Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Classroom Assistant and Aide at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Classroom Assistant work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.
In addition, the Classroom Assistant and Aide will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the implementation of a School Wide Positive Behavior Support system and the recording of daily behavioral data and addressing the needs of diverse learners through classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Applicants must be a at least 18 years of age.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $33,800.00 - $37,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33,800 - $37,800