Physical Education Teaching Assistant

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools • Jersey City, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring a Teacher Assistant to support in Physical Education Classes for the 2026-2027 School Year and beyond at our Elementary School. Empowerment Academy is a dynamic and successful charter school that truly supports its teachers and staff. Empowerment has three 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. At Empowerment Academy, we emphasize teamwork and community and truly value our faculty. Teachers at Empowerment Academy are part of a school-wide team. They receive career-long coaching and professional development support from school leaders; work with their peers in professional learning communities (PLCs) to plan lessons and solve problems; and partner with an array of specialists to meet scholars’ diverse needs.

Requirements

• Hold a Substitute Certificate

Nice To Haves

• CE, CEAS, Limited CE or Standard Certificate in Elementary Education (K-6) or (P-3) or PE/Health

Responsibilities

• Support in Physical Education Classes

Benefits

• New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed