Elementary Math and ELA Teacher’s Assistant – After-School Support

Simply Ed • Brooklyn, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Simply Ed, we believe every NYC public school student deserves the attention, support, and encouragement they need to thrive — and so do you. As an Elementary Math & ELA Teacher’s Assistant at P.S. 165 Ida Posner , you’ll play a vital role in supporting upper elementary students through both in-class and after-school academic support. This role includes push-in classroom support from 1:00–2:30 PM , followed by after-school small group instruction from 2:30–5:00 PM , supporting students in both Math and ELA. From 3:00–5:00 PM , a classroom teacher will be present during after-school programming, except for 4:00–5:00 PM on Mondays , when you will support students more independently.

Why Work With Us? At Simply Ed, our impact in schools begins with how we support our people. You’ll find: 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 classroom experience, DOE clearance, and personalized guidance to open doors for your future in education. Training & coaching – From pre-service training with a 20-year DOE educator/principal to ongoing mentorship, we set you up to succeed from day one. Aligned scheduling – Consistent weekday hours that follow the NYC DOE school calendar.

Requirements

• Passionate about supporting elementary students’ academic growth in Math and ELA.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to showing up every day.
• Strong communicators and collaborative team players.
• Experienced with children (formally or informally) — school experience preferred, but training is provided.
• Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Able to adapt to different learning environments and student needs.
• Cleared (or eligible for clearance) through DOE PETS background check and fingerprinting.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide push-in classroom support during one instructional period (1:00–2:30 PM).
• Lead and support after-school small groups in Math and ELA (2:30–5:00 PM).
• Offer one-on-one and small group academic support to students.
• Reinforce foundational math skills, reading, writing, and comprehension strategies.
• Help manage classroom routines and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Assist with organizing materials and preparing instructional resources.
• Monitor student progress and share observations with teachers and school staff.
• Support students during periods of more independent supervision as scheduled.
• Collaborate with educators to meet student learning needs.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $26/hour
• PETS clearance and valuable DOE school experience.
• Hands-on classroom and after-school instructional experience in an elementary school setting.
• A chance to be part of a supportive team that values your voice.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts teachers, students, and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level