K-5 Teaching Assistant/Aide Building Substitute

Brighton Central Schools Employment; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton Central School District is seeking a day-to-day building substitute to support classroom teachers and aides. The role involves physical activity, outdoors exposure, and on-your-feet supervision to ensure smooth student activities.

Responsibilities include light clerical tasks, copying, and assisting with sports and PE activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience or training in child care or clerical work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• One year of clerical or child-related experience, or equivalent substitution.
• Child Care course certificate or related training.
• A combination of the above qualifications may be substituted by college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Fill in as a day-to-day building substitute for teacher aides or teaching assistants.
• Lift, carry or pull up to 60 lbs as needed.
• Be outdoors for up to an hour in various weather conditions.
• Supervise students and be on feet for extended periods.
• Assist with copying and clerical tasks with training.
• Communicate clearly with children.
• Sit and rise from floor/low seated positions; support PE activities.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication with children

Supervision

Clerical tasks

Copier operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year clerical or child-related experience

Child Care course certificate

College coursework substitution for experience

Tools

Copier

Job description

Recruiting for a day‑to‑day building substitute to fill‑in for teacher aides or teaching assistants while they are out of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lift, carry, pull up to 60 lbs.
• Be outdoors for up to an hour year around 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus
• Either: (A) One (1) year of full‑time or part‑time equivalent paid or voluntary experience working in a clerical capacity;
• (B) One (1) year of full‑time or part‑time equivalent paid or voluntary experience working with children;
• (C) Possession of a certificate of completion for a course for Child Care through an occupational school, The American Red Cross or similar agency;
• (D) A combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
• NOTE: Successful completion of one (1) year of college education beyond high school (minimum of 30 semester college credit hours) may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brighton Central School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions who are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where all students, faculty and staff can thrive. We value a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills, recognizing that they enrich our school community and enhance learning for everyone. A broad understanding of and appreciation for different backgrounds and viewpoints is essential to our mission.

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.