GED/ReStart Teaching Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Town of Liberty (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan BOCES Career and Technical Education – Liberty, New York is seeking a GED/ReStart Teaching Assistant to support classroom instruction and student activities. The role involves assisting licensed teachers in a 10-month program, helping with learning materials and student projects, and contributing to a productive classroom environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to various instructional tasks.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency required.
• Eligibility for certification as a teaching assistant in NY evidenced by a temporary license or continuing certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by performing duties under supervision in classroom or lab settings.
• Support teachers with instructional materials and resources for student activities.
• Work with individual pupils or groups on projects and learning activities.
• Maintain a positive classroom climate and provide dependable assistance to the teacher.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional support

Communication skills

Patience

Clear diction

Reading ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GED/ReStart Teaching Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5828800

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Teaching Assistant for GED/Re Start

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Month

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is non-professional instructional work involving the responsibility for assisting a teacher in the education of students in a classroom or a laboratory setting. Teaching assistants may contribute either general or specialized skills. Employees in this class work under the general supervision of a certified teacher.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher, a teaching assistant may be assigned by the Board of Education to assist teachers by performing such duties as:

• Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special projects while the teacher is engaged in working with other pupils;
• Providing the teacher with general information about pupils to aid the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experience;
• Providing assistance in the development of instructional materials and aiding pupils to use available resources;
• Utilizing their own special skills and abilities in such areas as foreign languages, arts, crafts, music, and similar subjects;
• Supporting the teacher in providing an effective climate for learning.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Awareness of classroom instructional techniques; awareness of the development and use of instructional materials; good knowledge of specific field where specialization is involved; working knowledge of current instructional resources; ability to maintain discipline in a classroom situation; ability to read and interpret complex written material; ability to instruct children in a classroom setting; ability to speak clearly with good diction; ability to write legibly; dependability; good judgment; patience; neat appearance; good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or admission to a regionally accredited or New York State registered college.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for certification as a teaching assistant as evidenced by possession of a temporary license or continuing certificate. Possession of a license or continuing certificate at the time of appointment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer DeFrank, Director of HR
• 15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY 12754, USA
• Liberty, New York 12754
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