PS 9 Sarah Anderson School Looking for Assistant Teacher at New York, NY Full Time

A highly successful public elementary school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan is seeking applicants to intern as assistant teachers (one assistant teacher per classroom in kindergarten to grade 5).

This paid internship will start on September 7, 2022 and end on June 27, 2023. Work hours are between 8:00 am to 2:50 pm every day that school is in session, requiring about 30 hours per week. The schedule is not flexible and all work must be performed in-person.

The pay is $18 per hour. Health benefits are not provided with this position, but may be purchased out-of-pocket.

This internship provides invaluable classroom experience to individuals looking to start a career in education. Assistant teachers work under the direct guidance of a veteran teacher. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to providing one-on-one and small group support after a lesson has been delivered, conferencing with children to track progress over time, teaching small group lessons, supporting children socially and emotionally, and completing administrative tasks.

Although this internship is for the 2022-2023 academic year, it is possible to continue the internship through the following school year as well (2023-2024).

• Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in or having completed a graduate education program. Current graduate school students can complete fieldwork hours and/or student teaching hours simultaneously while working as an assistant teacher.
• Consideration will also be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in education or who have had other related elementary education experience.
• Candidates with no experience with school-aged children will not be considered.
• Candidates who have not graduated from college with a BA/BS will not be considered.

Please note, this is not a Department of Education “teaching assistant” or paraprofessional job posting.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location