Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant - Bronx, NY

Simply Ed LLC • New York, NY

2d • $26 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• School experience preferred

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