2026-2027 School Aide Posting - D20 - Brooklyn

Teachnyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Department of Education is seeking a 2026-2027 School Aide for The Ditmas in Brooklyn. The role supports teachers by handling routine tasks and supervising students during arrival, dismissal, lunch and drills.

Hours are Monday through Friday with a minimum of 4 hours per day, five days weekly. Bilingual candidates may be considered for language needs; no high school diploma is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work under supervision and with school staff.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal relations and teamwork.
• Capacity to carry out routine assignments efficiently.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for language needs.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Experience with students and maintaining high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Relieve teachers of activities not requiring teaching or professional skills.
• Relieve in yard, hall, lunchroom, study hall and monitorial duties.
• Handle and distribute textbooks and supplies.
• Assist with routine clerical tasks.
• Maintain order in lunchroom and supervise lunch service.
• Assist with school clerical work.
• Check reports, library lists, etc.
• Oversee arrival/departure of bus children.
• Greet children, guide handwashing, lunch line, and disposal of wraps.
• Supervise all daily activities including entry, dismissal and drills.

Skills

Attendance punctuality

Team player

Work with supervisors

Good human relations

Ability to carry out assignments

Walk/stand long periods

Lift up to 10 lbs

Experience with students

High expectations for students

Energetic and hard-working

Education

No HS diploma required

Job description

2026-2027 School Aide Posting - D20 - Brooklyn

• Posted Date: Sep 23, 2026

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the principal or of a teacher, relieves teachers of school activities which do not require teaching or other professional skills
• Relieves teachers such as yard, hall, lavatory, study hall and other monitorial and patrol duties.
• Handles, stores, and distributes textbooks, instructional supplies and special materials.
• Assists with clerical work of a routine nature.
• Assists in maintaining order in the lunchroom and facilitates lunch service.
• Assists with school clerical work of a routine nature.
• Checks reports, notes, library lists, etc.
• Handles the arrival and departure of children transported to school by bus.
• Receives the children in the lunchroom, directs them in washing, in disposal of wraps, and in lining up for lunch service.
• Additional duties as requested by teacher or principals.
• Facilitates the service of lunch to young children. Assists older children in obtaining lunch. Oversees the return of dishes and utensils and the disposal of refuse.
• Supervise and lead children in all daily activities, including entry, dismissal, lunch and emergency drills.

Minimum Selection Criteria

• No High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and other school-based staff.
• Demonstrated history of good human relations.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently carry out assignments.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for schools with student or familial language needs.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of the day.
• Ability to lift objects weighting no more than 10 lbs.
• Experience working with students, preferably high school-age.
• Ability to hold high school students to high expectations.
• Team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Hard-working, urgent, and energetic.

Anticipated Work Schedule

Monday-Friday. Hours vary by school. Minimum of 4 Hours per day, five days per week

As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

School: The Ditmas

Location: 7305 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11228

Location: 1258 65 th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11219

An Affirive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://www.nycenet.edu/oeo .

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy (Open external link) .