Anticipated Part-Time Teaching Assistant - SDS

Amherst Schools; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Amherst Central Schools seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant at Smallwood Drive School to support routine classroom tasks and assist the teacher.

The role involves leading activities, handling paperwork, and contributing to a positive learning environment; certification or work towards certification is required, with fingerprinting completed.

Candidates with elementary experience (K-5) are preferred and training will align with NYS requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Teaching Assistant or NYS Teacher Certification, or be working toward one.
• Must be fingerprinted by the NYS Department of Education Fingerprint Procedure.
• Experience with elementary students (K-5) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine classroom functions.
• Assume teacher responsibilities.
• Conduct classroom activities and assist with required paperwork in classrooms.

Education

Teaching Assistant Certification or NYS Teacher Certification (or working toward one)

Job description

PART-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT

LOCATION: Smallwood Drive School

HOURS: 16.5 Hours/Week

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: $19.50/hour, plus payment for additional credit hours, if applicable

DESCRIPTION:

The Teaching Assistant will assist with routine classroom functions, assume teacher responsibilities, conduct classroom activities and assist with required paperwork in classrooms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• TEACHING ASSISTANTS MUST HAVE A TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATIONORNYS TEACHER CERTIFICATION OR WORKING TOWARDS EITHER OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS.
• Must be fingerprinted by the NYS Department of Education Fingerprint Procedure - attached
• Experience working with elementary students preferred (K-5)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!