Lower School Part-Time Floater Teacher / After-School Assistant

Hackley School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackley Lower School is seeking a Part-Time Floater Teacher / After-School Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves supporting homeroom and specialist classes, supervising students, and managing after-school logistics, offering a unique opportunity to engage with students in a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with elementary school children.
• Availability Monday through Friday, 1:30-5:30 PM, with some flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers and club leaders to ensure a safe, engaging environment.
• Communicating issues promptly to the Assistant Director and Director.
• Supervising transitions during the after-school program.

Skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and behavior management

Ability to collaborate effectively with children and colleagues

Ability to follow instructions and ensure student safety

Relationship-building skills with students

Willingness to learn diverse student management strategies

Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills

Professional judgment and respectful communication with colleagues and parents

Flexibility, kindness, humor

Effective communication skills both in person and via email

Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Outlook

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Lower School Part-Time Floater Teacher / After-School Assistant

Hackley Lower School, a K-4 division serving 205 students on a 285-acre campus, seeks a Part-Time Floater Teacher / After-School Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. This position reports to both the Assistant Director and the Director of the Lower School.

During regular school hours, this position will serve as a "floater," or in-house substitute teacher / aide, supporting homeroom and specialist classes (e.g., science, art) and student supervision. It may also include educational clerical duties, such as creating bulletin boards or preparing lesson materials. This role offers an opportunity to support students and teachers during school hours.

After school, the role functions as an After-School Assistant, supporting the Lower School After School program. Responsibilities include managing logistics, supervising students, and handling administrative tasks.

Hackley's four core values are Enter Here to be and Find a Friend, United We Help One Another, Character Above Intellect, and Go Forth and Spread Beauty and Light. The ideal candidate embodies these values and models them.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting teachers and club leaders to ensure a safe, engaging environment, including working with large groups of students
• Communicating issues promptly to the Assistant Director and Director
• Supervising transitions during the after-school program
• Managing billing, payroll, and communication
• Performing other duties as assigned

Salary: This is a full-year, 20-hour weekly position (4 hours per day during school days), paid at $25/hour.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience with elementary school children
• Availability Monday through Friday, 1:30-5:30 PM, with some flexibility

Skills:

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and behavior management
• Ability to collaborate effectively with children and colleagues
• Ability to follow instructions and ensure student safety
• Relationship-building skills with students
• Willingness to learn diverse student management strategies
• Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills
• Professional judgment and respectful communication with colleagues and parents
• Flexibility, kindness, humor
• Effective communication skills both in person and via email
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Outlook

Interested candidates can complete the application here.

About Hackley School: Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school in Tarrytown, NY, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Founded in 1899, it enrolls about 840 students, including 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12. The school offers a vibrant community, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character and scholarship. Learn more at www.hackleyschool.org.