Elementary Teaching Assistant - Help Scholars Reach College

Harlem Children's Zone Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Up to $10,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness

No-cost health insurance

Employee referral bonus

Career advancement

Short-and long-term disability

Wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Financial wellness perks

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone Inc is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year in New York. The ideal candidate will support the Lead Teacher in lesson delivery and help students reach academic standards. Responsibilities include classroom management, enforcing school policies, and engaging in program planning. A Bachelor's degree and a valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certification are required. The salary ranges from $45,000 to $50,000 based on experience, and the role offers a highly competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Support the Lead Teacher in lesson delivery and student learning.
• Manage the classroom in the teacher’s absence and substitute in other classrooms as needed.
• Enforce school policies on student conduct and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Help students achieve grade-level standards while maintaining high expectations.
• Engage in activities outside the classroom and contribute to program planning.
• Address behavioral and emergency situations following school policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery support

Student engagement

Data collection and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certification

Job description

Harlem Children's Zone Inc is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year in New York. The ideal candidate will support the Lead Teacher in lesson delivery and help students reach academic standards. Responsibilities include classroom management, enforcing school policies, and engaging in program planning. A Bachelor's degree and a valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certification are required. The salary ranges from $45,000 to $50,000 based on experience, and the role offers a highly competitive benefits package.