Substitute Teacher Aide/Assistant

Substitute Teacher Aide/Assistant JobID: 2782 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Teacher Assistant/Aide Date Posted: 7/9/2026 Location: Multiple Location Date Available: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: On Going Additional Information: Show/Hide SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AIDE/ASSISTANT Job Summary: Substitute Teacher Aide/Assistant provides classroom and instructional support to students under the general supervision of a Certified Teacher. Minimum Qualifications: Education equivalent to a graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Diploma (GED). Experience working with children NYSD Certification as a Level I Teaching Assistant preferred. Primary Activities Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper(s), materials and supplies. Providing assistance to individual and small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher. Assist in overseeing student activities; monitor and maintain student behavior in accordance with established guidelines. Work with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects. Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities, such as copying and filing instructional materials, ordering materials and supplies, and maintaining classroom records. Assist teachers in routine classroom preparation duties, such as making student folders, charts, schedules, posters and bulletin boards at the direction of the teacher or administration. Supervise and monitor class when the teacher is out of the room. Perform required care-giving/personal hygiene activities for students; i.e., feeding, toileting, dressing, etc. Assist in students moving to other areas of the building such as cafeteria, nurse's office, restrooms, etc.; assist students during other school related activities as needed including assemblies, field trips and co-curricular activities. Assure the safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment. Use positive verbal and non-verbal skills to enhance learning. Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, and/or parent/guardian in any public setting. Provide the teacher with information about students which will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences. Assist students in the use of available instructional resources, and assist in the development of instructional materials. Utilize special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects. Perform other related duties as assigned by the program or building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Working knowledge of classroom routine; technology and equipment used in a classroom setting; Skilled in dealing with children and youth; Ability to establish good working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the general public; Ability to maintain discipline; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; Clerical aptitude; good judgment; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. Salary Range $17.79/hour REVISED: 7/9/2026 (HR Department) The Yorktown Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/16/2026