2026-2027 School Aide Posting - District 26

Teachnyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Department of Education seeks a School Aide for District 26 in Bayside, NY. Under supervision, aides relieve teachers of non-teaching tasks, assist with lunch, clerical work, and student supervision.

Positions require fingerprinting and background checks; openings subject to budget approval and will remain open until filled. Hours are Monday through Friday, minimum 4 hours per day, with schedule varying by school.

Qualifications

• No High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and school staff.
• Demonstrated history of good human relations.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift objects weighing no more than 10 lbs.
• Experience with students, preferably high school-age.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for language needs.
• Hard-working, urgent, and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Relieves teachers of activities not requiring teaching or professional skills.
• Relieves in yard, hall, lavatory, study hall and monitorial duties.
• Handles, stores and distributes textbooks and supplies.
• Assists with routine clerical work.
• Maintains order in lunchroom and aids lunch service.
• Checks reports, notes, and lists.
• Accepts arrival/departure of bus transportation.
• Receives children and assists with lunch routines.
• Oversees lunch service and returns of dishes.
• Supervises daily activities including entry, dismissal, lunch, and drills.

Skills

Attendance

Punctuality

Team player

Work under supervision

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs

Bilingual considered

Education

No HS diploma required

Tools

Textbooks handling

Clerical assistance

Job description

2026-2027 School Aide Posting - District 26

• Posted Date: Jul 30, 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 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.

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. 31 Bayside (26Q031)

Location: 11-45 46 Road, Bayside, New York 11361

School Contact: Terri Graybow - Principal

Location: 201-02 53 Avenue, Bayside, New York 11364

School Contact: Patrict Roberts - Principal

An Aff. 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) .