Teaching Assistant (30 hours)

Niskayuna Central School District; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Niskayuna Central School District is accepting applications for an anticipated probationary-track Teaching Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year at Craig Elementary School. The assignment is 10 months per year, 30 hours per week.

Preferred qualification is New York State Teaching Assistant Certification; exceptional candidates without certification may be employed as Substitute Teaching Assistant for up to 40 school days until certification is obtained.

Qualifications

• New York State Teaching Assistant Certification preferred.
• Exceptional candidates without certification may be employed as Substitute Teaching Assistant for up to 40 school days.
• Minimum requirements for certification include: High School Diploma or Equivalent, ATAS test, and workshops in Child Abuse Identification, School Violence, and DASA.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ATAS Test

NYS TA Certification (preferred)

Tools

Child Abuse Identification

School Violence

DASA

Job description

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for an anticipated probationarytrack Teaching Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year.

ASSIGNMENT: Craig Elementary School; 10 months per year; 30 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS: New York State Teaching Assistant Certification preferred. Exceptional candidates without certification will be considered for employment as a Substitute Teaching Assistant (for a maximum of 40 school days) until certification is obtained. Minimum requirements for certification include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) test
• Completion of workshops in: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence, and Dignity for All Students (DASA)

Details about becoming a Teaching Assistant can be found here: https://www.niskayunaschools.org/employment/becoming-a-teaching-assistant/