Position Summary

Hawkswood School, a NJ approved private school for students with disabilities, is searching for part-time Teacher Assistants to work with students on the autism spectrum and students with multiple disabilities, ages 3 through 21.

This is a wonderful opportunity for matriculated students to gain valuable job experience, earn a competitive hourly wage, and obtain tuition reimbursement.

Please visit our website to learn about who we are and what we do: www.hawkswoodschool.net

The employment of Teacher Assistants is a well-established and successful practice in education. At Hawkswood, we recognize the value of Teacher Assistantships for educating college and university students as developing professionals in training and for the important roles Teacher Assistants serve in interacting with, inspiring and helping Hawkswood students, and for providing critical support to teachers.

Work hours (mornings or afternoons): Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. for a total of 18.75 hours per week OR Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. for a total of 18.75 hours per week. Additional scheduling adjustments are available. Teacher Assistants must work a minimum of 14 hours per week.

 

Job Responsibilities

Teacher Assistants work closely with students under the direction of the classroom teacher and therapists in meeting each student’s individual program goals through academics, functional communication skills, social skills and behavioral supports.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Teacher assistant must be a matriculated college student and must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.

• Must hold a minimum of a High School Diploma

• Previous experience with special needs children or adults is helpful

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of matriculation and grade point average, as well as complete a physical and drug screen, and a NJ Department of Education criminal history background check.

EOE M/F Hawkswood School is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

Job Location: 270 Industrial Way West, Eatontown, NJ 07724

Salary Range: starting at $15.92 per hour. Increases are based upon experience and achievement of credit hours.

Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement of 18 credits per academic year, not to exceed $9,900 per academic year, based upon the reimbursement rates in Hawkswood School policy.

How To Apply: Please send a copy of your resume via email to scalafati@hkwood.net, or apply on the “employment opportunities” page of the Hawkswood School website.

PK 10/9/2026