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

Simply Ed LLC • New York, NY

5d • $26 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Simply Ed is hiring a part-time Elementary Math & ELA Teacher’s Assistant at P.S. 31 Samuel F. Dupont in Brooklyn, New York. The role supports students in Grades K–5 as they develop foundational literacy and mathematics skills. The assistant provides push-in support during regular classroom instruction, working alongside classroom teachers and offering individualized academic help to students who need it. The position runs from November 2, 2026, through January 25, 2027, and is scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Pay is $26 per hour.

The assistant reinforces grade-level Math and ELA concepts, adjusts support for different grades and student needs, encourages student confidence and independence, and helps maintain a focused, supportive classroom environment. The role also involves monitoring student progress, communicating observations to teachers and staff, preparing instructional materials, and attending required training and staff meetings. Training, coaching, and mentorship are provided.

Requirements

• Proficiency in both elementary Math and ELA, with the ability to support instruction across Grades K–5.
• Ability to explain mathematical and literacy concepts clearly, accurately, and in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Ability to adapt explanations and instructional approaches to student needs and grade levels.
• Comfort working in a push-in classroom setting alongside classroom teachers.
• Reliability, professionalism, strong communication, and ability to collaborate with a team.
• 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 process.
• 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 K–5.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide targeted academic support aligned with daily instruction.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students who need help understanding or applying grade-level concepts.
• Reinforce ELA skills including phonics, reading fluency, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking.
• Reinforce Math skills including number sense, operations, place value, fractions, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving strategies.
• Adjust instructional support for different grade levels, learning styles, and individual student needs.
• Help students work through assignments and challenging 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

• Competitive pay of $26 per hour.
• PETS clearance and valuable DOE elementary school experience.
• Experience working alongside certified teachers in a collaborative classroom environment.
• Opportunities to build subject-specific instructional, classroom management, and student support skills.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Pre-service training with experienced educators, ongoing mentorship, and coaching.
• Consistent weekday hours that follow the NYC DOE school calendar.
• Mission-driven work and a supportive culture with open communication and respectful work environments.

What This Job Offers

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