Teaching Assistant: Elevate Student Learning

Mount Vernon Steam Academy; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon Steam Academy in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking an immediate-start Teaching Assistant to support instructional activities under licensed teacher supervision. Certification as a Teaching Assistant is required or in progress, with duties spanning lesson support, materials prep, and student progress monitoring.

Responsibilities include assisting in classes, guiding small groups, and helping with health-related activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Familiarity with school administrative tasks and learning methods.
• Great communication and organizational skills.
• Cool-tempered and positive attitude.
• Firm but kind personality.
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents.
• College or associate’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help teachers prepare lesson plans
• Set up necessary material for classes
• Track student attendance and class schedules
• Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges
• Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
• Escort and supervise students in field trips and school activities
• Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start
• Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments and informing parents of their children’s progress
• Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues

Skills

Teaching Assistant Experience

Administrative Tasks

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Kind Personality

Relationship Building

Education

College or Associate’s Degree

Job description

Mount Vernon Steam Academy in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking an immediate-start Teaching Assistant to support instructional activities under licensed teacher supervision. Certification as a Teaching Assistant is required or in progress, with duties spanning lesson support, materials prep, and student progress monitoring.

Responsibilities include assisting in classes, guiding small groups, and helping with health-related activities.