School Aide: Student Supervision & Clerical Support

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Education seeks a School Aide to assist teachers and staff at Bronx-based schools. The role includes supervising students, handling materials, and performing clerical tasks as needed.

Work hours align with school schedules (minimum 4 hours per day, Monday–Friday) and are subject to collective bargaining agreements. Training and fingerprinting/background checks apply.

Qualifications

• No HS diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with supervisors and other school staff.
• Willingness to walk or stand for long periods.
• Experience with students, preferably high school-age.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Relieve teachers of non-teaching tasks under supervision.
• Relieve in yard, hall, lavatory, study hall and other monitorial duties.
• Handle, store, and distribute textbooks and instructional materials.
• Assist with routine clerical tasks.
• Assist in lunchroom service and order maintenance.
• Assist with school clerical work.
• Monitor arrival and departure of bus-reported students.
• Welcome students in lunchroom and supervise lunch service.
• Perform additional duties as requested by teachers or principals.
• Supervise daily activities including entry, dismissal, lunch and drills.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Teamwork

Experience with students

Ability to follow supervision

Good human relations

Stamina (walk/stand)

Lift up to 10 lbs

High school student engagement

Energetic & hardworking

Education

No High School Diploma or GED required

Job description

2026-2027 School Aide Posting - D(09) - Bronx, New York.

• Posted Date: Sep 17, 2026

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the principal or of a teacher, relieves teachers of school activities which do not require teaching or other professional skills
• Relieves teachers such as yard, hall, lavatory, study hall and other monitorial and patrol duties.
• Handles, stores, and distributes textbooks, instructional supplies and special materials.
• Assists with clerical work of a routine nature.
• Assists in maintaining order in the lunchroom and facilitates lunch service.
• Assists with school clerical work of a routine nature.
• Checks reports, notes, library lists, etc.
• Handles the arrival and departure of children transported to school by bus.
• Receives the children in the lunchroom, directs them in washing, in disposal of wraps, and in lining up for lunch service.
• Additional duties as requested by teacher or principals.
• Facilitates the service of lunch to young children. Assists older children in obtaining lunch. Oversees the return of dishes and utensils and the disposal of refuse.
• Supervise and lead children in all daily activities, including entry, dismissal, lunch and emergency drills.

Minimum Selection Criteria

• No High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and other school-based staff.
• Demonstrated history of good human relations.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently carry out assignments.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for schools with student or familial language needs.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of the day.
• Ability to lift objects weighting no more than 10 lbs.
• Experience working with students, preferably high school-age.
• Ability to hold high school students to high expectations.
• Team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Hard-working, urgent, and energetic.

Anticipated Work Schedule

Monday-Friday. Hours vary by school. Minimum of 4 Hours per day, five days per week

As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application

Anticipated positions are subject to final budgetary approval. All applicants are subject to fingerprinting and a background check. Positions will remain open until filled. Please send your resume to the school(s) of your choice:

School: Bronx Early College

Location: 250 East 164 th Street, Bronx, New York 10456

Location: 1363 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10456

School Contact: Devante Spaulding – Assistant Principal

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://www.nycenet.edu/oeo .

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy (Open external link) .