2026-2027 School Aide Posting - D27

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Education is seeking a reliable school aide to relieve teachers of non-teaching tasks under supervision. Duties include monitoring students, assisting with lunch service, handling textbooks, and supporting clerical work.

This role requires good attendance, ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 10 lbs, and strong teamwork. Bilingual candidates may be preferred. Hours are Monday–Friday, minimum 4 hours daily, per bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• 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 language needs
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of the day
• Ability to lift objects weighing 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

Responsibilities

• Relieves teachers of school activities which do not require teaching or other professional skills under supervision
• Relieves teachers for yard, hall, lavatory, study hall, and other monitorial duties
• Assists with handling, storing, and distributing textbooks and instructional materials
• Assists with routine clerical work
• Assists in maintaining order in the lunchroom and facilitates lunch service
• Checks reports, notes, and library lists
• Oversees arrival and departure of students transported by bus
• Supervises lunch service and assists students with lunch routines
• Facilitates dismissal and emergency drills
• Performs additional duties as requested by teachers or principals

Skills

Attendance

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Task execution

Bilingual (bonus)

Mobility

Load management

Experience with students

Behavioral expectations

Job description

• 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

An Aff'itive 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 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) .