Teacher Aide Position

Nazareth Elementary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Nazareth Elementary School is seeking an energetic teaching assistant for the 2026-27 school year to support the lead teacher in planning and delivering both whole-class and small-group instruction.

The role emphasizes helping students learn, supervising in multiple settings, and providing extra assistance to students with special needs while fostering a positive, faith-based learning environment. A background in working with children and professional dress are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a state and federal background check.
• A year of previous teaching assistant experience preferred.
• High-energy with a love of working with children.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Professional/Business dress required.

Responsibilities

• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Teach social skills to students

Skills

Tutoring

Small group instruction

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: Nazareth Elementary School is accepting resumes for the 2026-27 school year.

We are looking for an energetic teaching assistant to join our team! You will be assisting the lead Teacher with planning and implementing both whole classroom and small group instruction.

You must be passionate about learning and love working with children within a faith-based environment. With strong creative and organizational skills, you are able to connect with individual students and develop strong relationships with faculty to create an engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Teach social skills to students

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Disability insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a state and federal background check
• A year of previous teaching assistant experience preferred
• High-energy with a love of working with children
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Professional/Business dress required