Teaching Assistant

About the Role

Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting the lead teacher of the class and helping with the implementation of all program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in all class activities.
• Act as a role model for students.
• Facilitate snack and bathroom time.
• Help students with homework.
• Maintain organization of cabinets, libraries, and program supplies.
• Support class coverage with another team member in case of staff absences.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and welfare of students during program hours and activities, including field trips.
• Keep students engaged and foster a classroom culture of respect and participation.
• Maintain accurate attendance for assigned students.
• Collaborate with instructors and teaching artists in facilitating literacy-based art curricula, STEM, and academic enrichment activities.
• Support students with one-on-one and small group tutoring.
• Co-lead classes in the absence of lead teachers.
• Regularly check and respond to emails within 24 hours.
• Participate in events to recruit and retain program participants.
• Participate in agency-wide events.
• Participate in all mandatory assigned trainings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Working knowledge of NYC DOE curricula and DYCD Program Frameworks.
• Experience working with diverse youth populations.
• Available for the entire program hours, duration of the school year, and summer months.
• Candidates must attend paid mandatory staff trainings prior to start dates in early September and before Summer programming begins in late June.

Qualifications

• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Interest in working with a team.
• Understanding of and appreciation for the cultures, identities, and lived experiences of Latino, Black, and Asian children and families.
• Experience working in Youth Services is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/Mandarin/French) are preferred but not required.

How to Apply

• Submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]