Secondary Teaching Assistant (26-27 SY)

Challenge Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

403(b) plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Challenge Charter School in Far Rockaway, NY is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support classrooms across K‑12 sites. The role includes assisting with instruction, preparing materials, and collaborating with families and staff to support student learning. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and Teaching Assistant Certification is required. The position offers a competitive salary range and full benefits, including health plans and a 403(b).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Teaching Assistant Certification required.
• Experience in underserved communities desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering instructional support to students in small groups.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and supplies.
• Support in classroom management and behavior guidance.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support student learning.
• Ensure student safety and supervision during activities.

Skills

Patience

Classroom management

Clear instruction

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Teaching Assistant Certification required

Job description

Who We Are

Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology‑infused and data‑enriched and social‑emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.

Understanding the Role

Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Charter Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a Teacher Assistant, you will help deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. We seek candidates who are on the pathway to teacher certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to assist in reaching IEP goals
• Teach, review, and reinforce academic content
• Keep accurate & organized records of student information
• Assist in classroom set‑up and logistics – prepping student materials or manipulatives, classroom beautification, and maintenance, etc.
• Support in student behavioral management and de‑escalating challenging student behaviors
• Collaborate with families and staff to support student learning
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom as needed – this may include but is not limited to moving students to proper locations during fire drills, lunch and recess duty, enrichment activities/classes, etc.
• Administrative, task‑based support for teachers and operations staff
• Additional responsibilities to meet the needs of our students

Skills, Qualifications, and / or Competencies Required

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under‑resourced
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship‑building with students and colleagues
• Possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results
• Strong classroom management skills – set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged
• Clarity and precision when sharing new content with students and effectively leading inquiry‑based class discussions
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Teaching Assistant Certification required

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) plan with a matching 3 % contribution
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account

$45,000 - $50,000 a year.

The salary offer is based on experience, educational requirements, and NYSED certification.

Work Year

This is a full‑time twelve‑month position.

School Sites

• Grades K‑1: 1279 Redfern Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
• Grades 2‑5: 710 Hartman Lane, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
• Grades 6‑8: 1520 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
• Grades 9‑12: 1520 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and are committed to educating students. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.