Teaching Assistant

Wayland Cohocton Central School District; Perkinsville (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Annual raises

Paid time off

Holidays aligned with students

Job summary

Wayland-Cohocton Central School District is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support teachers and foster a safe, inclusive classroom across the High School, Elementary School, and Prekindergarten settings. Start date ASAP and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven district.

You will work with individual students and small groups, assist with lesson prep, manage routines, and monitor progress with the teaching team. A NYS TA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills essential for supporting diverse learners.
• Patience, adaptability and a positive attitude in a classroom setting.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff and administration to support student success.
• Willingness to pursue NYS Teaching Assistant certification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction by working with individual students and small groups.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organization, and learning activities.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom atmosphere.
• Help manage classroom routines and transitions.
• Observe student progress and share insights with the teaching team.
• Provide academic and behavioral support tailored to student needs.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Patience and adaptability

Collaboration with teachers and staff

Enthusiasm for education

Education

Teaching Assistant certification in New York State

Job description

Teaching Assistant (3)-

High School, 1:1 Elementary School, Floater Prek

If you are interested in learning more about our district, please take a moment to watch this video: https://youtu.be/-3VlSWEkZ7M

Location:Wayland-Cohocton High School, Elementary School and Cohocton Prekindergarten School

Start Date: ASAP

Make a Difference—One Student at a Time!

Are you passionate about education and eager to support student success? We’re looking forenthusiastic, dependable Teaching Assistants to partner with our educators and help create a positive, engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Support classroom instruction by working with individual students and small groups
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organization, and learning activities
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom atmosphere
• Help manage classroom routines and transitions
• Observe student progress and share insights with the teaching team
• Provide academic and behavioral support tailored to student needs

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Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven school community
• Gain hands-on experience in education
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Competitive benefits package, annual raises, paid time off, no holidays or weekends, have the sameHolidays, Winter, Spring and Summer breaks as the students.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact every single day

Thank you for your interest in the Wayland-CohoctonSchool District. The district is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are kept current for one year.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and staff
• Possession of or willingness to pursuea Teaching Assistant certification in New York State. For information on obtaining a TA certification, see:Teaching Assistant