Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant - Bronx, NY

Simply Ed • Bronx, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant at Mott Hall V., you’ll play a vital role in supporting students as they strengthen the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for success in middle school and beyond. This role focuses on partnering with classroom teachers during English Language Arts instruction, providing targeted support that helps students engage with grade-level texts, participate confidently in class discussions, and develop the literacy skills needed for success throughout the school year.

Requirements

• Passionate about supporting middle school students' academic growth in English Language Arts.
• Comfortable supporting reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction for students in Grades 6–8.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to showing up every day.
• Strong communicators and collaborative team players.
• Experienced with adolescents (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 NYC DOE PETS background check and fingerprinting.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide push-in classroom support during English Language Arts instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide targeted academic support that aligns with daily instruction.
• Offer one-on-one and small group literacy support to students.
• Reinforce reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary development, grammar, and critical thinking strategies.
• Help students build confidence while applying literacy skills to classwork, discussions, and written assignments.
• 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/hour.
• PETS clearance and valuable DOE middle school experience.
• Experience working alongside certified teachers in a collaborative classroom environment.
• A chance to build subject-specific instructional and classroom management skills.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports student achievement and literacy development.

What This Job Offers

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