About KIPP New Jersey
KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.
KIPP New Jersey is looking for a strong candidate with a track record of developing future leaders. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of strong leadership in generating student achievement. You are committed to doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed.
Here’s what you need to know:
Our paraprofessionals guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our paraprofessionals are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classrooms. They love students, working with families, and the community they serve.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Joining our schools as a paraprofessional comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Here are a few for this position:
Must Haves
KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to Paraprofessional staff. Salaries are paid according to a scale based on years of in-role experience, ranging from $38,080 to $66,580.
In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.
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