K-5 Teaching Assistant — Classroom Support & Student Growth

Family Life Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Life Academy Charter Schools in New York, NY seeks a Teaching Assistant (K-5) to support teachers in delivering rigorous, standards-based curricula. The TA will review material with students one-on-one or in small groups and help maintain an organized classroom, while assisting with data entry and attendance tracking.

Qualifications include a NYS Teaching Assistant certification (Level I–III), an associate or bachelor’s degree, and preferred enrollment in a teacher prep program.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Enrollment in a teacher preparation program is preferred.
• Prior experience working with elementary aged children preferred.
• New York State Certification in Level I, II or III Teaching Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in setting up and maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
• Keep attendance records and enter data into school databases as directed by the teacher.
• Support small group and one-on-one instruction to reinforce lessons.
• Monitor student behavior and apply positive guidance techniques as directed.
• Assist with classroom displays, materials, and learning centers.
• Support teachers with gradebook data entry and timely communication with families.

Skills

Elementary experience

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

New York State Certification (Level I–III TA)

Enrollment in teacher preparation program

Job description

Family Life Academy Charter Schools in New York, NY seeks a Teaching Assistant (K-5) to support teachers in delivering rigorous, standards-based curricula. The TA will review material with students one-on-one or in small groups and help maintain an organized classroom, while assisting with data entry and attendance tracking.

Qualifications include a NYS Teaching Assistant certification (Level I–III), an associate or bachelor’s degree, and preferred enrollment in a teacher prep program.