Teaching Assistants for Mindful Afternoons - 26-27

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Poughkeepsie City School District is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the UPK Mindful Afternoons program. The position runs Tuesday-Thursday for 2 hours daily, including snack, academic support, SEL growth, creative projects, and movement activities.

Qualifications include a Teaching Assistant certification. Program dates: Oct 13, 2026–May 27, 2026; prep week Oct 8–9, 2026. Appointment by Board of Education; EOE.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing lessons and providing core academic instruction using various delivery methods.
• Assist in using grade-level appropriate, research-based curriculum techniques to ensure student progress.
• Help establish a well-organized, print-rich classroom atmosphere.
• Support transitions, snack, dismissal, and other needs as directed by the ELT administrator.

Education

Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

Teaching Assistants for Mindful Afternoons - 26-27 JobID: 1700

• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location: Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available: 10/08/2026
• Closing Date: 10/12/2026

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

18 SOUTH PERRY STREET

INTERNAL

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 26-27-53 TEACHING ASSIST for MINDFUL AFTERNOONS

OCTOBER 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

ONE (1) TEACHING ASSISTANT for UPK MINDFUL AFTERNOONS PROGRAM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Teaching Assistant certification required

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

To provide support to Teachers in the UPK Mindful Afternoons Program.

The UPK Mindful Afternoons program serves PreK students and runs weekly, Tuesday-Thursday for2 hourswith time for snack, academic support, SEL growth, creative projects, and movement activities.Teaching Assistants applying to the UPK MINDFUL AFTERNOONS TA position are committing to working three days per week, October 13, 2026- May 27, 2026

Program Dates: October 13, 2026 - May 27, 2026

Prep Week with Teachers: October 8-9, 2026 (4 hours total)

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in designing lessons and providing core academic instruction utilizing various instructionaldelivery methods and strategies such as technology assisted instruction, individualized and smallgroup activities.
• Assist in utilizing grade level appropriate, research-based curriculum techniques to ensure student progress.
• Assist in establishing a well-organized, attractive and relaxed classroom atmosphere in a print rich environment.
• Assist in transitions, snack, dismissal, and any other additional supports as required by the ELT administrator.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATES:

October 8, 2026

Program Dates: October 13, 2026 - May 27, 2026

Prep Week with Teachers: October 8-9, 2026 (4 hours total)

29 weeks, 2 hours/day, 3 days/week, not to exceed 174 hours

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 4:57:48 PM CST.