2026-2027 School Aide Posting - P.S. 043

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

City of New York is posting a 2026-2027 School Aide position for P.S. 043. The role supports classroom activity under supervision, relieves teachers for non-teaching tasks, and assists with lunch service and student supervision.

The position requires reliability, strong attendance, and the ability to work with school-based staff. Bilingual candidates may be given consideration where language needs exist; emphasis on teamwork and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
• Experience working with students preferred.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for schools with language needs.
• Team-oriented with personal responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Relieve teachers of non-teaching tasks under supervision.
• Assist with lunch service and supervise students.
• Handle textbooks, supplies, and routine clerical tasks.
• Assist with arrival/departure of bused students and lunchroom routines.
• Support school staff and maintain orderly classrooms and hallways.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Energetic & hardworking

Education

High School Diploma not required

Job description

2026-2027 School Aide Posting - P.S. 043

• Posted Date: Sep 24, 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. 043

School Contact: Jonathan Mack - Principal

An Affiant

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) .