After-School Teaching Assistant (PT) — Engage & Support Kids

Portledge School; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Vacation

Holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Free lunch

Tuition remission

Graduate assistance

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 role supports supervision beyond the regular day in a safe, engaging, nurturing environment.

The position is part-time, hourly, 10-month, reporting to the Director of Auxiliary Programs, with duties spanning 3:00 to 5:30 pm and involvement in planning activities. Portledge emphasizes kindness, purpose, honor, and respect.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with children and adults.
• Classroom and student management skills.
• Ability to plan and carry out an engaging schedule of activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families.
• Commitment to the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, Respect.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for participating students from approximately 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm each school day.
• Plan and lead a daily schedule of activities, including outdoor play, structured and unstructured play, snack, and homework support.
• Maintain open, regular communication with parents and families.
• Accurately record and organize student arrivals and departures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Activity planning

Collaboration

Decision making

Engaging groups

Portledge pillars

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

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 role supports supervision beyond the regular day in a safe, engaging, nurturing environment.

The position is part-time, hourly, 10-month, reporting to the Director of Auxiliary Programs, with duties spanning 3:00 to 5:30 pm and involvement in planning activities. Portledge emphasizes kindness, purpose, honor, and respect.