BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy

BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity. 

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.brickeducation.org

BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Newark, New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York. 

BRICK Gateway Academy Charter School is our Newark location.  As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come. We are more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports from cradle to career. We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance. BRICK Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course.

To learn more about our Newark location, BRICK Gateway Academy, please visit https://www.gatewayacademy.org

 

 

Role: The paraprofessional educator works with small or large groups of students under the leadership of the certified classroom teacher. The role is ideal for someone looking to grow in the education field and possibly become a Teacher In Training in future years.

 

 

·       Assist teachers in the classroom - gathering materials, leading small groups of students, and tutoring students

·       Supervise students in the classroom and outside the classroom

·       Support students in their learning

·       Provide necessary accommodations and modifications to students

 

 

 

·       An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;

·       An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;

·       An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;

·      A high school diploma is required

·      Ideal candidates have a deep passion for educating scholars

·       Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

·       Exemplifying the BRICK core values (community rootedness, achievement , commitment , identity , empathy and curiosity.)

 

·       Salary Range: Competitive compensation package; Based upon previous experience

·       Full time

·       Employment Period: 11 Months

·       Fringe Benefits: Retirement, Health, Vision, Dental