Elementary Teaching Assistant - PT

Brighton Central Schools Employment; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton Central School District is seeking part-time teaching assistants to support general classroom activities, 1:1 assignments, and special education classes for grades K–5. Positions run 10 months per year following the student calendar, with eligibility for NYS Teachers’ Retirement and holiday pay.

Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, supervising students, assisting with copying and clerical tasks, and supporting physical education activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to apply for NYS Teaching Assistant certification.
• Position is part-time, 10 months per year, aligned with the student calendar.

Responsibilities

• Lift, carry, pull up to 60 lbs.
• Be outdoors for up to an hour year-round in potentially inclement weather.
• Be on your feet and supervising consistently for up to an hour.
• Be able to run and keep up with a child.
• With training, operate a copier and complete classroom cutting and clerical tasks.
• Speak and communicate clearly with children.
• Be able to sit and get up from the floor or low seated position.
• Be part of a P.E. class and be able to support sport activities.

Skills

Clear communication with children

Physical stamina

Education

Eligible for NYS Teaching Assistant certification

Tools

Copier

Job description

Job Overview

Continuous recruitment for part‑time positions for general classroom support, 1:1 assignments, and special education program classes (Grades K‑5). 10 months per year, follows the student calendar. Eligible for NYS Teachers’ Retirement and holiday pay.

Qualifications

Must be eligible to apply for NYS Teaching Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Lift, carry, pull up to 60 lbs.
• Be outdoors for up to an hour year‑round in potentially inclement weather.
• Be on your feet and supervising consistently for up to an hour.
• Be able to run and keep up with a child.
• With training, operate a copier and complete classroom cutting and clerical tasks.
• Speak and communicate clearly with children.
• Be able to sit and get up from the floor or low seated position.
• Be part of a P.E. class and be able to support sport activities.

EEO Statement

Brighton Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non‑discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. In addition, students are also afforded protection based on weight.