After-School Teaching Assistant — Part-Time

Portledge School; Village of Matinecock (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 10 PTO days annually

Vacation: 15–25 days for full-time, 12

Paid Holidays: up to 18 per year

403(b) retirement plan with up to 5%

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts

Voluntary insurance

Free lunch from our in-house service

Tuition remission for eligible

Graduate assistance for eligible

Job summary

Portledge School seeks a dynamic, caring part-time Teaching Assistant for the After 3:00 Club, our after-school program for Pre-K through Fifth Grade. The position provides supervision from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with a focus on creating a safe, engaging environment for play, learning, and homework completion.

The role reports to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and requires strong communication with families, solid student management, and the ability to plan and lead a structured daily schedule

Qualifications

• Experience with elementary-aged children preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm on school days.
• Plan and lead a daily schedule of activities including homework support.
• Maintain open, regular communication with parents and families.
• Accurately record and organize student arrivals and departures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Activity planning

Team collaboration

Job description

Portledge School seeks a dynamic, caring part-time Teaching Assistant for the After 3:00 Club, our after-school program for Pre-K through Fifth Grade. The position provides supervision from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with a focus on creating a safe, engaging environment for play, learning, and homework completion.

The role reports to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and requires strong communication with families, solid student management, and the ability to plan and lead a structured daily schedule