Position: 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant (multiple positions available)
Location: Midlakes Education Center Learn more about our programs by clicking HERE (
Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance. Learn more about our benefits by clicking HERE (
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Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher and complete related work as required. The duties of this position may require specific skills and abilities based on the students’ needs and/or program, including but not limited to:
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students. • Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. • Implement specialized instruction to students. • Collaborate with colleagues and assist teacher to meet student learning needs. • Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders. • Assist with maintaining record keeping. • Attend staff meetings and trainings. • Promote equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments
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Job Qualifications
Only candidates who hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification will be considered.
Certification is required by the New York State Education Department - "Any person employed, as a teaching assistant, shall hold of one of the following credentials: temporary license, continuing certificate; or a Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate. However, if an individual holds a teaching, pupil personnel, or administrative certificate, he or she need not also obtain a temporary license, continuing certificate, Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate to serve as a teaching assistant, unless required by the employing district."
Essential elements of the position may require specialized knowledge and/or experience in the field and/or trade subject. Depending on the course there may be a requirement of successful completion of specialized training and/or safety certifications.
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:08/19/2026