Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant – Push-In Support – Bronx, NY

Simply Ed • Bronx, NY

8h • $26 - $26 • 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 a Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant at Bronx Green Middle School , you’ll play a vital role in supporting Grades 6–8 classrooms through consistent, in-class literacy support. This role focuses on push-in classroom support during ELA instruction , helping students strengthen reading comprehension, writing skills, and vocabulary development throughout the school day.

Requirements

• Passionate about supporting middle school students’ literacy growth.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to showing up consistently.
• 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, English, 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 Grades 6–8 ELA instruction.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging, standards-aligned literacy lessons.
• Offer one-on-one and small group academic support.
• Reinforce reading comprehension strategies, writing development, and vocabulary growth.
• Help manage classroom routines and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and share observations with teachers and staff.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $26/hour
• PETS clearance and valuable DOE school experience.
• Hands-on classroom instructional experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports student achievement and exam readiness.

What This Job Offers

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