20265-2027 School Aide Posting - District 19, Brooklyn.

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

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a School Aide for Fredrick Douglass Academy in Brooklyn. The role supports teachers, monitors student activities, handles supplies, and assists with lunchroom and clerical tasks. Prior experience with students and strong reliability are valued.

The position runs Monday through Friday with a minimum of 4 hours per day, five days weekly, under the DOE budget. Fingerprinting and background checks are required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.
• Ability to work under supervision and with school staff.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods daily.
• Lift up to 10 lbs as needed to assist with materials.
• Experience with students, preferably high school age.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for language needs.

Responsibilities

• Relieve teachers from non-teaching tasks and monitor students.
• Assist with lunchroom operations and student dismissal.
• Handle textbooks, materials, and routine clerical work.
• Support school clerical tasks and supervise arrival/departure.
• Assist with orderly conduct and safety drills.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Punctuality

Team player

Experience with students

Good human relations

Able to lift up to 10 lbs

Able to stand/walk long periods

Bilingual candidates considered

Education

No High School Diploma or GED required

Job description

20265-2027 School Aide Posting - District 19, Brooklyn.

• Posted Date: Jul 31, 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: Fredrick Douglass Academy

Location: 700 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207

An Affirmitive 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) .