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

Simply Ed • Brookyln, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Simply Ed is hiring a part-time Elementary Math & ELA Teacher’s Assistant at P.S. 250 George H. Lindsay in Brooklyn, New York. The role supports students in Grades 2–5 during Math and ELA instruction, working alongside classroom teachers to reinforce grade-level skills and provide individualized attention in the regular classroom environment. Employment dates are 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. Pay is $26 per hour.

The assistant provides push-in, one-on-one, and small-group support; reinforces literacy and mathematical concepts; adapts explanations to students’ grade levels and needs; and helps students build independence and confidence. The role also includes supporting classroom routines, monitoring student progress, organizing materials, preparing instructional resources, and attending required training and staff meetings. Pre-service training, ongoing mentorship, and coaching are provided.

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 into manageable steps and adapt 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 academic support aligned with daily instruction and grade-level learning objectives.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group support within the classroom.
• Reinforce ELA skills, including reading fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and critical thinking.
• Help students develop reading comprehension strategies, organize written responses, and communicate ideas clearly.
• Reinforce Math skills, including number sense, operations, place value, fractions, decimals, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving strategies.
• Help students understand mathematical processes, explain their reasoning, and apply problem-solving strategies to assignments.
• Adjust instructional support for 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

• Pre-service training with experienced educators, ongoing mentorship, and coaching.
• Career growth through elementary school classroom experience and development of instructional, classroom management, and student support skills.
• Consistent weekday hours aligned with the NYC DOE school calendar.
• PETS clearance and valuable DOE elementary school experience.
• Experience working alongside certified teachers in a collaborative classroom environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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