Job detail
Teacher Assistant (Summer 2026)
82ND STREET ACADEMICS
#Leadership#Education#Spanish#Enrichment#Professional Development#Mentorship#Middle School#Elementary Education#Student Engagement#Attendance Tracking#Summer Program#High School
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$18 / HOURPosted 1 month agoCloses Aug 3
Location
New York
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
Support student participation in enrichment programs by acting as a role model and implementing engagement strategies. Maintain a respectful environment while communicating effectively with families and staff regarding student needs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree and possess at least one year of professional experience working with students. A commitment to the full summer program duration is mandatory.
bachelor degreeCommunicationMentoringOrganizationLeadershipInitiativeProblem-solvingStudent supervisionPartnership managementAttendance monitoringEngagement strategies
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Jackson
- Heights,
- NY 11372Position
- Type:
- Part
- TimeSalary
- Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyDescription 82nd Street Academics is looking for part-time teacher assistants for our Summer Programs in 2026. These positions will be at different campuses, including Renaissance Charter Schools 1 and 2, PS280, and our main site in Jackson Heights. Teacher Assistants work with students across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. During summer 2026, we are launching multiple programs across July and August. We design high-quality summer enrichment programs with arts and crafts, sports and recreation, field trips, leadership opportunities, performances, and more.
- We are hiring for different positions:
- Location 1: The hours are 8 - 6 PM, split into two shifts on Monday through Friday.
- Location 2: The hours are 3 - 6 PM on Monday through Thursday, and full day from 8 - 6 PM on Fridays.
- Location 3: The hours are 2 - 5 PM on Monday through Thursday, and full day from 8 - 6 PM on Fridays. We are planning to begin trainings for this summer position during June 2026. Our summer programs will run from early July through mid-August. The pay rate is $18 per hour.
- Major
- Duties and
- Responsibilities include: - Support student participation in high-quality programming with the guidance of the Lead Teachers and Site Director. - Serve as role models for students. - Monitor attendance and use engagement strategies to increase daily attendance. - Adhere to policies on attendance and punctuality, dress code, and setting a tone of respect in interactions with students, colleagues, families, and staff. - Communicate with families about any concerns and provide excellent partnership management in the school community.
- Education and
- Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- Plan towards college graduation (required)
- At least one year of experience working with the students in a professional setting
- Commitment to the program through the middle of August is a non-negotiable requirement
- Bilingual fluency in
- Spanish (preferred)
- Demonstrated
- Abilities:
- Readiness to learn and grow as a professional.
- Knowledge of best practices in working with students in a school setting and/or an extracurricular setting.
- Strong communication abilities and organization skills.
- Creativity for problem-solving and supporting students in different situations.
- Skills with taking initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges. Interested candidates should respond to this posting with their resume. Any attachments should be in PDF format. For more information about our organization please visit our website at www.82ndst.com. Qualifications