Elementary Math & ELA Teacher's Assistant - Brooklyn, NY

Simply Ed LLC • New York, NY

8d • $26 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Simply Ed is hiring an Elementary Math & ELA Teacher’s Assistant to support students in Grades 2–5 at P.S. 250 George H. Lindsay in Brooklyn, New York. The role provides push-in academic support during regular Math and ELA instruction, working alongside classroom teachers to reinforce grade-level skills and provide individualized assistance. The position is part-time, non-exempt, pays $26 per hour, and runs from November 10, 2026, through December 23, 2026. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

The assistant will support literacy skills such as reading fluency and comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and critical thinking, as well as Math topics including number sense, operations, place value, fractions, decimals, reasoning, and problem-solving. Support may be provided one-on-one or in small groups within the classroom. The assistant will adapt explanations and instructional support to students’ grade levels and individual needs, encourage independence and confidence, help maintain classroom routines, monitor student progress, prepare materials, and communicate observations to teachers and staff. Required training sessions and staff meetings are part of the role.

Simply Ed describes its workplace as mission-driven and supportive, with training, coaching, mentorship, career growth, and scheduling aligned with the NYC DOE school calendar. The role offers experience working alongside certified teachers and opportunities to build instructional, classroom management, and student support skills.

Requirements

• Proficiency in elementary Math and ELA and comfort supporting instruction across Grades 2–5.
• Ability to explain mathematical and literacy concepts clearly, accurately, and in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Ability to support both foundational elementary skills and more advanced upper-elementary concepts.
• Ability to break down challenging academic material and adjust explanations to individual student needs.
• Comfort providing push-in classroom support and working alongside classroom teachers.
• Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to showing up every day.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with children, formally or informally.
• Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, English, or a related field.
• Patience, adaptability, and responsiveness to different learning styles and student needs.
• Cleared or eligible for clearance through the NYC DOE PETS background check and fingerprinting.
• Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• School experience is preferred.
• Additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide push-in classroom support during Math and ELA instruction across Grades 2–5.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide targeted support aligned with daily instruction and grade-level learning objectives.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group assistance to students who need help understanding or applying grade-level concepts.
• Reinforce ELA skills, including reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and critical thinking.
• Support students in using reading comprehension strategies, organizing written responses, and communicating ideas clearly.
• Reinforce Math skills, including number sense, operations, place value, fractions, decimals, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving.
• Help students understand mathematical processes, explain their reasoning, and apply strategies to classroom assignments.
• Adapt instructional support to different grade levels, learning styles, and individual student needs.
• Help students work through challenging assignments and concepts while encouraging independence and confidence.
• Support students as they apply Math and ELA skills to classwork and assessments.
• Help manage classroom routines and foster a focused, supportive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and share observations with teachers and staff.
• Assist with organizing materials and preparing instructional resources.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.

Benefits

• Training and coaching, including pre-service training with experienced educators and ongoing mentorship.
• Career growth and opportunities for professional development.
• Experience working alongside certified teachers in a collaborative classroom environment.
• PETS clearance and valuable DOE elementary school experience.
• Opportunity to build subject-specific instructional, classroom management, and student support skills.
• Mission-driven work and a supportive culture.
• Consistent weekday hours aligned with the NYC DOE school calendar.

What This Job Offers

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