2026-2027 School Aide Posting - District 06

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

New York City Department of Education seeks a School Aide for PS Wright Brothers in NYC. The role supports teachers by handling routine tasks, supervising students, and assisting with lunch service and clerical duties.

Anticipated positions require fingerprinting and a background check, with a minimum of four hours per day, Monday–Friday, across multiple school locations in Manhattan. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and strong school safety practices.

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.
• 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.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for schools with student or familial language needs.

Responsibilities

• Relieves teachers of non-teaching duties under supervision.
• Monitors hall, lunchroom, and other areas.
• Handles, stores, and distributes textbooks and supplies.
• Assists with routine clerical tasks.
• Maintains order during lunch and assists with lunch service.
• Oversees arrival/departure of students transported by bus.
• Directs students in wash-up and lunch routines.
• Assists with school clerical work and routine tasks.
• Adheres to the collective bargaining agreement for scheduling.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Bilingual (english/spanish)

Education

High School Diploma not required

Job description

2026-2027 School Aide Posting - District 06

• Posted Date: Jul 27, 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

Application

Anticipated positions are subject to final budgetary approval. All applicants are subject to fingerprinting and a background check. Positions will remain open until filled.

School: P.S. 028 Wright Brothers

Location: 475 West 155 th Street, New York, New York 10032

Location: 560 West 169 th Street, New York, New York 10032

School Contact: Cary Pantaleon - Principal

Location: 500 West 138 th Street, New York, New York 10031

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