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Instructional assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in the state's large public school districts and higher education institutions, with major employers including Rutgers University, Princeton University, and districts like Newark Public Schools and Jersey City Public Schools. International candidates most often find opportunities in densely populated urban and suburban counties across the state.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID 176462
Posted 10/20/2026
Global People
United States
New Jersey
Piscataway
Colgate-Palmolive
Travel - up to 10% of time
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176462 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
As an Instructional Designer on the Global Learning Design & Development team, you will influence organizational capability by creating learner-centric solutions that drive measurable behavior change across global business functions. You will create and curate modern learning experiences by integrating Agile methodologies, Design Thinking, and cutting-edge AI technologies. Collaborating with learning partners, SMEs and stakeholders, your contributions will directly foster professional development, advancing growth for a future-ready workforce.
Responsibilities
- Learning Experience Design & Ideation: Lead the learning experience design process, starting with collaborative working sessions and sprints, followed by an agile ADDIE approach. Propose new learning approaches and use adult learning principles to create modern learning solutions (i.e., eLearning, ILT/VILT, learning digital pathways) to drive real-world application and measurable business results.
- Learning Deliverables & Team Collaboration: Create/Review: facilitator decks, participant activities/workbooks, scripts, storyboards, communications, vision boards, etc. Responsible for researching and sharing innovative learning tools, trends and ideas, as well as leading peer-upskilling sessions on them.
- AI & Digital Innovation: Utilize innovative approaches and AI tools (e.g., Gemini, OpenAI, Synthesia) and learning and creative technology (ie, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite) to accelerate workflows and personalize learning experiences.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), cross-functional stakeholders and Global People teams, to assess learning needs in partnership with learning partners. Consult with vendors to review project scopes, to ensure all deliverables meet Global Learning quality standards.
- Discovery & Performance Needs: Actively participate during Discovery and lead action mapping sessions to identify desired behaviors that drive performance to close skill gaps. Interview learners to understand needs, create and test prototypes, and rapidly iterate learning solutions based on qualitative and quantitative feedback.
- Project Ownership & Capability Building: Own project timelines, revision cycles, learner feedback and finished learning solutions from kickoff to launch.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Communication, Adult Education or related field.
- Experience: 4+ years of experience designing and developing corporate learning solutions across digital and instructor-led formats.
- Technical Authoring: Proven proficiency with authoring and collaboration tools, including Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise), Vyond, and Google Workspace.
- Work Samples: Submission of a professional portfolio showcasing analysis/design artifacts, multimedia assets, and finished learning products (e.g., interactive eLearning, ILT facilitator decks with notes, or AI-integrated learning tools).
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical experience applying generative AI prompting techniques to create custom learning assets, interactive scenarios, or code.
- Hands-on familiarity with multimedia production tools (Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and project tracking software (e.g., Monday.com).
- Working knowledge of User Experience (UX) design principles, gamification techniques, and learning data analytics.
- Prior learning design experience within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or global matrixed enterprise environment.
- Advanced degree or specialized certification in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design (LXD), or Curriculum Development.
- Demonstrated ability conducting task analysis or action mapping, and authoring end-to-end design documentation (design strategies, storyboards, facilitator guides, and video scripts).
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $96,800.00 - $130,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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Requisition ID 176462
Posted 10/20/2026
Global People
United States
New Jersey
Piscataway
Colgate-Palmolive
Travel - up to 10% of time
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176462 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
As an Instructional Designer on the Global Learning Design & Development team, you will influence organizational capability by creating learner-centric solutions that drive measurable behavior change across global business functions. You will create and curate modern learning experiences by integrating Agile methodologies, Design Thinking, and cutting-edge AI technologies. Collaborating with learning partners, SMEs and stakeholders, your contributions will directly foster professional development, advancing growth for a future-ready workforce.
Responsibilities
- Learning Experience Design & Ideation: Lead the learning experience design process, starting with collaborative working sessions and sprints, followed by an agile ADDIE approach. Propose new learning approaches and use adult learning principles to create modern learning solutions (i.e., eLearning, ILT/VILT, learning digital pathways) to drive real-world application and measurable business results.
- Learning Deliverables & Team Collaboration: Create/Review: facilitator decks, participant activities/workbooks, scripts, storyboards, communications, vision boards, etc. Responsible for researching and sharing innovative learning tools, trends and ideas, as well as leading peer-upskilling sessions on them.
- AI & Digital Innovation: Utilize innovative approaches and AI tools (e.g., Gemini, OpenAI, Synthesia) and learning and creative technology (ie, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite) to accelerate workflows and personalize learning experiences.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), cross-functional stakeholders and Global People teams, to assess learning needs in partnership with learning partners. Consult with vendors to review project scopes, to ensure all deliverables meet Global Learning quality standards.
- Discovery & Performance Needs: Actively participate during Discovery and lead action mapping sessions to identify desired behaviors that drive performance to close skill gaps. Interview learners to understand needs, create and test prototypes, and rapidly iterate learning solutions based on qualitative and quantitative feedback.
- Project Ownership & Capability Building: Own project timelines, revision cycles, learner feedback and finished learning solutions from kickoff to launch.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Communication, Adult Education or related field.
- Experience: 4+ years of experience designing and developing corporate learning solutions across digital and instructor-led formats.
- Technical Authoring: Proven proficiency with authoring and collaboration tools, including Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise), Vyond, and Google Workspace.
- Work Samples: Submission of a professional portfolio showcasing analysis/design artifacts, multimedia assets, and finished learning products (e.g., interactive eLearning, ILT facilitator decks with notes, or AI-integrated learning tools).
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical experience applying generative AI prompting techniques to create custom learning assets, interactive scenarios, or code.
- Hands-on familiarity with multimedia production tools (Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and project tracking software (e.g., Monday.com).
- Working knowledge of User Experience (UX) design principles, gamification techniques, and learning data analytics.
- Prior learning design experience within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or global matrixed enterprise environment.
- Advanced degree or specialized certification in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design (LXD), or Curriculum Development.
- Demonstrated ability conducting task analysis or action mapping, and authoring end-to-end design documentation (design strategies, storyboards, facilitator guides, and video scripts).
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $96,800.00 - $130,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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Search Instructional Assistant Jobs in New JerseyInstructional Assistant Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies and institutions sponsor visas for instructional assistants in New Jersey?
New Jersey's largest sponsors for instructional assistant roles tend to be public school districts and universities. Newark Public Schools, Jersey City Public Schools, and Camden City School District have histories of hiring internationally credentialed educators. Rutgers University and Rowan University also sponsor instructional support staff. Larger districts with federal Title I funding generally have more administrative capacity to manage the sponsorship process than smaller suburban districts.
Which visa types are most common for instructional assistant roles in New Jersey?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for instructional assistants in New Jersey, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as special education or a content area. Some positions at universities may qualify for J-1 visa exchange visitor status. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying educational roles. Paraprofessional positions that do not require a bachelor's degree may face challenges meeting specialty occupation criteria.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most instructional assistant sponsorship jobs?
Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, and Camden generate the most instructional assistant sponsorship activity in New Jersey, largely because their large urban school districts receive federal funding that supports broader hiring pipelines. New Brunswick, home to Rutgers University, is another active hub. Suburban counties like Middlesex and Essex also have active hiring, particularly for special education instructional assistants where qualified candidates are in short supply.
How to find instructional assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship jobs in the United States, including instructional assistant roles in New Jersey. You can filter directly by state and role to see which New Jersey employers are actively sponsoring. Because sponsorship availability changes frequently, checking Migrate Mate regularly and setting up alerts for instructional assistant postings in New Jersey gives you the most current view of the market.
Are there state-specific considerations for instructional assistants seeking visa sponsorship in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires instructional assistants to hold a valid state paraprofessional certificate, which involves background checks and educational verification. International candidates should confirm their foreign credentials are evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before applying, as many districts require this. Districts receiving federal Title I funds must also comply with No Child Left Behind paraprofessional qualification standards, which can affect whether a role meets H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored instructional assistant jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.