Portledge School·Locust Valley, New York
The Teaching Assistant supports the classroom teacher and students in an early childhood setting through high-quality instruction and mentoring. Responsibilities include participating in collaborative planning, professional development, and assisting with daily care tasks like mealtimes and outdoor play.
Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island.
Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.
Enrolling approximately 525 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community.
We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world.
Portledge is fully committed to being an anti-racist school and to cultivating a culturally diverse faculty and student body.
Portledge School is accepting applications for a part-time teaching assistant in Early Childhood for the 2026-2027 school year. This position would support the classroom teacher and students and participate in team meetings and planning as appropriate. The Early Childhood Teaching Assistant will report to the Director of Early Childhood.
Please apply through the link provided on our Careers Page [https://www.portledge.org/about-us/employment] with your resume and cover letter
Deadline: Position open until filled
Start Date: On or around August 24, 2026
$23.00-$25.00 per hour
A minimum of a BA degree is required, with a teaching certification and experience with young children preferred. Candidates must be physically able to stand for long periods, lift up to 30lbs, and be proficient in Google Workspace tools.
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