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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,041 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Teaching Assistants
Mount Vernon City School District
Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School - Mount Vernon, New York This job is also posted in Mount Vernon City School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5909787
Application Deadline:
Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 14, 2026
Job Description
Definitions:
Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher.
Certification:
Certification required, Pre-Professional or Continuing Teacher Assistant Certificates.
Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects.
Providing the teacher with information about pupils which will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning behavioral experiences.
Assisting pupils in the use of available instruction resources and assisting in the development of instructional materials.
Utilizing their skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign language, arts, crafts, music, and similar projects.
Assisting in related instructional work as required.
Assisting students with specific health-related activities, as appropriate.
Local bargaining agreements may address the specific duties of Teaching Assistants. Such agreements may specify in greater detail the terms and conditions of employment, but the must be consistent with applicable law and regulation.
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
Requirements and Skills:
Experience as a Teacher 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
Reports to: Building Principal, Responsible to the Special Education Supervisor, and the Director of Special Education.
Position Type:
Full-Time