Teaching Assistant After School

Portledge School•Locust Valley, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Portledge School seeks a caring, dynamic part-time Teaching Assistant for the After 3:00 Club, an after-school program serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. The program provides supervision beyond the regular school day in a safe, engaging, and nurturing setting where students can play, learn, and complete homework. This is an hourly, 10-month position. The Teaching Assistant supervises students from approximately 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each school day, leads daily activities, communicates with families, and maintains accurate student arrival and departure records. The position reports directly to the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Requirements

Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
Classroom and student management skills.
Ability to plan and carry out an engaging schedule of activities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families.
Sound judgment and the ability to problem-solve and make quick decisions.
Ability to engage comfortably, warmly, and effectively with large and small groups of students and adults in professional and social settings.
Commitment to the qualities embodied by the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational setting.
Experience working with elementary-aged children.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and care for participating students from approximately 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each school day.
Plan and lead a daily schedule that includes outdoor play, structured and unstructured play, snack, and homework support.
Maintain open, regular communication with parents and families.
Accurately record and organize student arrivals and departures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off: 10 days annually for full-time employees; part-time PTO is prorated based on hours worked.
Vacation: 15–25 days for full-time, 12-month employees.
Up to 18 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match for qualifying employees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available through UHC/Oxford.
HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts available for eligible employees.
Voluntary insurance through Lincoln Life and Aflac.
Professional development subsidies.
Free lunch from the in-house food service.
Tuition remission for eligible employees, budget permitting.
Graduate assistance for eligible employees, budget permitting.