Teacher Aide (LES)

Liberty Elementary School; Town of Liberty (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Elementary School in Liberty, NY is seeking a dedicated Teacher Aide to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities starting immediately. Responsibilities include assisting with lab setups, proctoring exams, correcting papers, and supervising students in hallways and during lunch.

Strong communication and reliability are essential for maintaining a positive learning environment. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to school procedures, and the ability to adapt to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two years of experience with children or in recreational/arts activities.
• Ability to work under supervision and support classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in classroom duties to help the teacher achieve objectives and may perform other related tasks.
• Proctors and assists in administering examinations and correcting papers, recording grades, and maintaining student files.
• Opens and operates recording equipment and audiovisual tools; may perform simple clerical duties.
• Reads to children and provides oversight to students in hallways and common areas.
• Distributes supplies and assists with supervision during recreation, lunch, and study periods.
• Attends designated school meetings and trainings.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Student supervision

Basic clerical tasks

Reading aloud to children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience with children in recreational/arts activities

Job description

Liberty Central School District Liberty Elementary School - Liberty, New York Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves the performance of classroom duties to assist a teacher in accomplishing classroom objectives as well as performing other duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel. The class of Teacher Aide differs from that of School Monitor in that the Teacher Aide generally assists teachers in a classroom setting while the School Monitor generally functions outside the classroom maintaining order. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Teacher or Teacher Assistant.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

• Assists in setting up laboratory equipment; Proctors and assists in administering examinations;
• Assists in correcting test papers, recording grades, and maintaining student files;
• May operate recording equipment, reading laboratory equipment, film projectors, and other equipment;
• Reads to children and plays records for children;
• May provide oversight and/or personal assistance to students in the hallways, bathrooms and other areas in school buildings and on school grounds as required;
• Assists in distributing supplies to classroom students;
• Assists in supervising recreation, lunch periods and study halls;
• May be required to assist in clean up in cafeteria/dining room and may perform other basic housekeeping tasks;
• Assists in arts and crafts or other classroom activities;
• Attends and participates in designated school meetings and trainings, as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good general intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with children and others; familiarity with classroom routine; good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, indirectly related to teaching process; neat personal appearance; ability to maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: (A) Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma; or (B) Two (2) years of experience in a recreational field, arts and crafts field, in working with children, or in related activities.

Teacher Aide (LES)

Liberty Central School District Liberty Elementary School - Liberty, New York Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Liberty Central School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5976367

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves the performance of classroom duties to assist a teacher in accomplishing classroom objectives as well as performing other duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel. The class of Teacher Aide differs from that of School Monitor in that the Teacher Aide generally assists teachers in a classroom setting while the School Monitor generally functions outside the classroom maintaining order. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Teacher or Teacher Assistant.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

• Assists in setting up laboratory equipment; Proctors and assists in administering examinations;
• Assists in correcting test papers, recording grades, and maintaining student files;
• May operate recording equipment, reading laboratory equipment, film projectors, and other equipment;
• May perform simple clerical duties under general supervision;
• Reads to children and plays records for children;
• May provide oversight and/or personal assistance to students in the hallways, bathrooms and other areas in school buildings and on school grounds as required;
• Assists in distributing supplies to classroom students;
• Assists in supervising recreation, lunch periods and study halls;
• May be required to assist in clean up in cafeteria/dining room and may perform other basic housekeeping tasks;
• Assists in arts and crafts or other classroom activities;
• Attends and participates in designated school meetings and trainings, as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good general intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with children and others; familiarity with classroom routine; good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, indirectly related to teaching process; neat personal appearance; ability to maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: (A) Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma; or (B) Two (2) years of experience in a recreational field, arts and crafts field, in working with children, or in related activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Robert England , Principal
• Liberty Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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