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About the Role

As a Teacher’s Assistant in Brooklyn public schools, you will play a vital role in helping students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and succeed in the classroom. You will work alongside classroom teachers to provide targeted academic and instructional support to students across Grades K–12, potentially supporting subjects like ELA, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.

Responsibilities

Provide push-in classroom support during academic instruction, working alongside classroom teachers to reinforce lessons and assist students.
Offer one-on-one and small-group academic support to students who need additional help understanding or applying grade-level concepts.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide targeted instructional assistance aligned with daily lessons, learning objectives, and student needs.
Reinforce subject-specific academic skills in your assigned area, which may include ELA, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.
Help students strengthen foundational academic skills, develop effective learning strategies, and build confidence in their abilities.
Break down challenging concepts into manageable steps, using clear explanations, examples, and instructional strategies appropriate for students' grade levels.
Adjust your approach to accommodate different learning styles, academic abilities, and individual student needs.
Support students as they complete classroom assignments, practice newly introduced concepts, and prepare for assessments.
Encourage students to participate in classroom activities, ask questions, and develop greater independence in their learning.
Assist teachers with classroom routines, student engagement, and maintaining a focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Monitor student progress and share relevant observations with classroom teachers and school staff.
Help organize instructional materials, prepare classroom resources, and support daily classroom activities.
Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and Simply Ed team members to ensure consistent, effective student support.
Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.

Requirements

Passionate about helping students learn, grow, and achieve their academic potential.
Proficient in at least one academic subject area and comfortable supporting instruction within their areas of knowledge and expertise.
Confident explaining academic concepts clearly, accurately, and in developmentally appropriate ways.
Comfortable working with students in elementary (K–5), middle school (6–8), or high school (9–12) settings, depending on their experience and qualifications.
Able to adapt instructional approaches to accommodate different grade levels, learning styles, and individual student needs.
Comfortable providing one-on-one, small-group, and push-in classroom support and collaborating with classroom teachers.
Reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule throughout an assigned program.
Strong communicators and collaborative team players who can work effectively with students, teachers, and school staff.
Experienced working with children or adolescents, formally or informally.
Patient, adaptable, and able to create positive, encouraging learning experiences for students.
Comfortable following school policies, classroom expectations, and professional standards.
Cleared (or eligible for clearance) through NYC DOE PETS background check and fingerprinting.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Skills

Instructional support
Academic support
Classroom management
Student support
Subject-specific instruction
Communication
Collaboration
Adaptability

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Part-time

Experience Level

Previous tutoring, teaching assistant, or classroom experience is preferred, but training is provided.

Education Level

Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$26/hour

Benefits

Competitive pay
Part-time weekday opportunities
PETS clearance
Valuable NYC DOE classroom experience
Experience working alongside certified teachers and school staff
Opportunities to support students in academic subjects and grade levels aligned with your strengths
Training
Mentorship
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports student achievement and helps strengthen school communities

About the Company

At Simply Ed, we believe every NYC public school student deserves the attention, support, and encouragement they need to thrive.
Our impact in schools begins with how we support our people.
Mission-driven work – Know your role makes a real difference every single day.
Supportive culture – Open communication, respectful work environments, and a leadership team that listens.
Career growth – Gain valuable NYC public school classroom experience while building instructional, classroom management, and student support skills.
Training & coaching – From pre-service training with experienced DOE educators to ongoing mentorship, we set you up to succeed from day one.
Aligned scheduling – Consistent weekday schedules that follow the NYC DOE school calendar, with placement opportunities that may vary based on your availability and school needs.