Teacher Assistant (Summer 2026)

Description

82nd Street Academics is hiring part-time teacher assistants for its Summer Programs in 2026. Positions are available at various campuses including Renaissance Charter Schools 1 and 2, PS280, and the main site in Jackson Heights. These roles involve working with students across elementary, middle, and high school grades. The summer programs, which start in early July and end in mid-August, offer a range of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, field trips, leadership opportunities, and performances.

Location

• Location 1: Hours are 8 - 6 PM, split into two shifts on Monday through Friday.
• Location 2: Hours are 3 - 6 PM on Monday through Thursday, and full day from 8 - 6 PM on Fridays.
• Location 3: Hours are 2 - 5 PM on Monday through Thursday, and full day from 8 - 6 PM on Fridays.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 students in a professional setting
• Commitment to the program through the middle of August is a non-negotiable requirement
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish (preferred)

Skills

• 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

Pay

The pay rate is $18 per hour.

Interested Candidates

Interested candidates should respond to this posting with their resume. Any attachments should be in PDF format.

For More Information

For more information about 82nd Street Academics, please visit our website at www.82ndst.com.