Student Support Aide - Classroom & Lunchroom Helper

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York Department of Education seeks multiple school aides to support teachers and maintain order across elementary to high school settings. Roles include monitoring, clerical assistance, lunch supervision, and student arrival/departure oversight.

Anticipated positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants undergo fingerprinting and background checks. Locations include Jamaica, NY, with hours Monday–Friday (minimum 4 hours/day) varying by school.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with school staff and supervisors.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Experience with students, preferably high school-age, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Relieves teachers of activities not requiring teaching or professional skills.
• Relieves in yard, hall, lavatory, study hall and other monitorial duties.
• Handles, stores, and distributes textbooks and materials.
• Assists with routine clerical work.
• Maintains order in lunchroom and assists lunch service.
• Checks reports and library lists.
• Oversees arrival/departure of bus students.
• Supervises daily activities including entry, dismissal, lunch, and drills.

Skills

Attendance and punctuality

Work with supervisors and school staff

Good human relations

Efficient task execution

Bilingual

Walk/stand long periods

Lift up to 10 lbs

Experience with students

Maintain high expectations

Team player

Energetic and hardworking

Education

No High School Diploma or GED required

Job description

City of New York Department of Education seeks multiple school aides to support teachers and maintain order across elementary to high school settings. Roles include monitoring, clerical assistance, lunch supervision, and student arrival/departure oversight.

Anticipated positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants undergo fingerprinting and background checks. Locations include Jamaica, NY, with hours Monday–Friday (minimum 4 hours/day) varying by school.