School Aide: Classroom & Lunchroom Support

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of New York Department of Education seeks a School Aide for District 29. Under supervision, you will relieve teachers of non‑teaching tasks and monitor students during daily activities, lunch periods, and transitions across multiple school locations including PS 35 and other Queens sites.

The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work with school staff, supervise students, handle textbooks, supplies, and routine clerical tasks, while supporting orderly operations

Qualifications

• No high school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift objects up to 10 lbs.
• Experience working with students, preferably high school age.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered.
• Team player with personal responsibility.
• Hard-working, energetic.

Responsibilities

• Relieve teachers from non-teaching activities under supervision.
• Relieve in yard, hall, lunchroom, study hall and other monitor duties.
• Handle, store, and distribute textbooks and supplies.
• Assist with routine clerical work.
• Assist in maintaining order in the lunchroom and lunch service.
• Assist with school clerical work of a routine nature.
• Check reports, notes, library lists, etc.
• Oversee arrival/departure of bus-transported children.
• Receive students in the lunchroom and direct them for lunch service.
• Oversee daily activities and drills.
• Perform additional duties as requested by teachers or principals.

Skills

Team work

Punctuality

Good relations

Experience with students

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma not required

Job description

The City of New York Department of Education seeks a School Aide for District 29. Under supervision, you will relieve teachers of non‑teaching tasks and monitor students during daily activities, lunch periods, and transitions across multiple school locations including PS 35 and other Queens sites.

The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work with school staff, supervise students, handle textbooks, supplies, and routine clerical tasks, while supporting orderly operations