REN1 - Teacher Assistant (After School) at 82ND STREET ACADEMICS

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organization, Creativity, Problem-Solving, Initiative, Engagement Strategies, Role Modeling, Attendance Monitoring

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Job Details Job Location: Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Description 82nd Street Academics is looking for part-time teacher assistants for our after-school program for the 2025 - 2026 school year. This position is located at Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights, Queens. They work with students across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. The goal of our program is to provide the academic and social support needed to help students develop the skills required to successfully complete their secondary and collegiate education. We achieve these goals by providing a holistic program that includes homework assistance, Physical Fitness, STEM activities, Leadership Development Activities, Science Madness, Arts & Crafts, Dance, and Career Exploration. The estimated hours of this part-time position are Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are weekly meetings and professional developments that may occur outside of these hours. The pay rate is $18 per hour. Major Duties and Responsibilities include: - Support student participation in high-quality after-school programming with the guidance of the Lead Teachers and After-School Site Director. - Serve as role models for students. - Monitor attendance and use engagement strategies to increase daily attendance. - Adhere to policies on attendance and punctuality, dress code, and setting a tone of respect in interactions with students, colleagues, families, and staff. - Communicate with families about any concerns and provide excellent partnership management in the school community. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree (preferred) • Plan towards college graduation (required) • At least one year of experience working with the students in a professional setting • Commitment to the program through the end of June is a non-negotiable requirement • Bilingual fluency in Spanish (preferred) Demonstrated Abilities: • Readiness to learn and grow as a professional. • Knowledge of best practices in working with students in a school setting and/or an extracurricular setting. • Strong communication abilities and organization skills. • Creativity for problem-solving and supporting students in different situations. • Skills with taking initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges. Interested and qualified candidates should respond to this posting with their cover letters and resume. Any attachments should be in PDF format. Please include the title of this position in the subject line of your email. For more information about our organization please visit our website at www.82ndst.com. Qualifications

Responsibilities

Teacher assistants will support student participation in after-school programming and serve as role models. They will also monitor attendance and communicate with families about any concerns.