What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant position at PS 321 The William Penn School?
P.S. 321, an elementary school in Park Slope, Brooklyn, seeks highly motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) candidates for the 2024-2025 school year.
TA Responsibilities:
Each TA at PS 321 will support the varied needs of two PreKindergarten, Kindergarten or First Grade classrooms. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Working with individual and small groups of students during work time—TAs must be receptive to learning new strategies in order to be successful at conducting components of small group instruction, such as conferring, guided reading, etc.
- Determining when students are struggling (academically and/or behaviorally) during a mini-lesson or independent work time in order to quickly respond to students in need of individualized support
- Communicating with teachers and colleagues—TAs should have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in order to support any classroom communication needs
- Overseeing and facilitating centers and classroom projects, including setting-up and preparing materials—TAs should be flexible and work towards anticipating/responding to any needs in the classroom
In addition to supporting the students and teachers throughout the day, TAs will help to supervise lunch and recess.
TA Position Details:
- TAs earn $20 an hour. This is a consultant position and so does not include benefits.
- TAs will work Monday-Friday when school is in session, from 8:25-2:55, inclusive of a ½ hour paid lunch break, with an additional ½ hour planning time per week.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Liz Phillips, Principal. Lphillips@ps321.info
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.5 per week
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- Kindergarten
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
School type:
- Public school
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11215: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20