Student Support Aide: Classroom & Lunchroom

New York City Department of Education; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Education is seeking a School Aide/Monitor to relieve teachers of non-teaching tasks and assist in daily school operations. The role includes supervising students, managing lunch service, handling materials, and performing routine clerical support.

The position supports orderly school activities under supervision of a principal or teacher and may involve language support where needed. Strong reliability and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• No high school diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential.
• 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 language needs.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift objects up to 10 lbs.
• Experience working with students, preferably high school-age.

Responsibilities

• Relieves teachers of activities that do not require teaching or professional skills.
• Relieves in yard, hall, lavatory, study hall and other monitorial duties.
• Handles, stores, and distributes textbooks, instructional supplies and materials.
• Assists with routine clerical work.
• Maintains order in the lunchroom and supports lunch service.
• Assists in school clerical tasks of a routine nature.
• Checks reports, notes, and library lists.
• Oversees arrival and departure of students transported by bus.
• Greets students at lunch, guides washing and lunch formation.
• Performs additional duties as requested by teachers or principals.
• Supervises and leads students during daily activities including entry, dismissal, lunch and drills.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Team player

Work well with supervisors

Reliability

Hard-working

Energetic demeanor

Education

HS diploma not required

Job description

New York City Department of Education is seeking a School Aide/Monitor to relieve teachers of non-teaching tasks and assist in daily school operations. The role includes supervising students, managing lunch service, handling materials, and performing routine clerical support.

The position supports orderly school activities under supervision of a principal or teacher and may involve language support where needed. Strong reliability and teamwork are essential.