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Teaching Assistant

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.·New York

$25 - $25/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago
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Teaching Assistant · $25 - $25/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -18% vs. median posted rate for classroom teacher roles in New York ($30.00/hr, n=1049)
$0.57/hr · p10p90 · $160/hr
this role: $24.72/hrmedian $30.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,049 posted classroom teacher roles in New York rates. This role sits in the 37th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 18% below the New York median for classroom teacher roles.

The Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teacher by assisting with instructional activities, documenting student progress, and ensuring the safety of students throughout the school day. Responsibilities also include communicating with parents and participating in staff development and team meetings.

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester.

Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position: Position: Teacher Assistant The Teacher Assistant assists classroom teacher in all aspects involving instruction, documenting progress, and safety of students.

Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool.

To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc Location: Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate and New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant. Teacher Assistant Principal Responsibilities: Work with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities as planned in conjunction with the teacher. Work cooperatively as member of team assisting in related instructional work as required; and assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources and the development of instructional materials. Write individual anecdotal records and/or keep record of discrete trial instruction of students by providing the teacher with information about the children that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences. Meet with teacher to plan instructional activities and materials thereby utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects. Escort students to and from the school buses at arrival and dismissal time. Escort students throughout the building outside of the classroom. Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under the direction of the teacher, or in absence of the teacher. Participate in staff development activities. Attend team meeting conferences as appropriate. Follow policies and procedures of school. We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Prescription Coverage Life Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday And much more! To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/ VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Requirements

Candidates must be high school graduates and hold a New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant. The role requires the ability to work cooperatively within a team and provide instructional support in various subjects.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Special education
  • Instructional support
  • Student safety
  • Discrete trial instruction
  • Anecdotal record keeping

Benefits

  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Prescription coverage
  • Paid birthday holiday

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $25/hr
Location
New York
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is the largest affiliate of the national organization, with more than 80 programs and 1,300 staff in the metropolitan New York area, Westchester and Nassau Counties, and Northern New Jersey. We are one of the largest providers of supportive...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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New York Teaching Assistant role

Teaching Assistant openings in New York are often driven by classroom support needs in schools that rely on paraprofessional assistance, making certification and readiness to work with students important. This role is competitive because a high school diploma or GED is required, college credits are preferred, and candidates must obtain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification while meeting physical requirements. Review the certification steps early and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save time when comparing roles.

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