PART-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT-ELEMENTARY
LOCATION: WINDERMERE BOULEVARD SCHOOL
HOURS: 19 hours/week
SALARY: $19.50/hour, plus payment for additional credit hours, if applicable
START DATE: September 8, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a caring and dependable Part-Time Reading Teaching Assistant to support students with their developing reading skills (Kindergarten-5th grade). This role is essential in helping to assist our educators as they create safe, culturally responsive, and academic-rich environments for our students.
Planning & Instruction:
- Plan small-group literacy instruction in conjunction with Reading AIS team
- Lead instruction of small-group literacy skills for various grade levels (K-5)
- Follow school-wide initiatives and literacy programs
- Progress monitor students’ abilities on a consistent basis
Classroom Management & Student Support:
- Maintain student engagement while creating a supportive and structured learning environment
- Support positive behavior strategies and classroom expectations
- Monitor student behavior and provide redirection when necessary
- Assist with transitions between activities and locations
Communication & Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers and Reading AIS teachers
- Communicate students’ reading needs, concerns, and successes to the teacher and reading team
- Be able to speak to progress that students are making during data meetings
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student information
- Participate in team meetings and professional development as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- TEACHING ASSISTANTS MUST HAVE TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION OR NYS TEACHER CERTIFICATION OR WORKING TOWARDS EITHER OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS.
- Experience working with elementary students preferred (K-5)
- Must be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education (required for new employees) - fingerprint procedure attached
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only submit a cover letter and updated resume to:
Ms. Kimberly Hlavaty
Assistant Principal
ALL OTHER CANDIDATES: ON-LINE APPLICATION ONLY at amherstschools.recruitfront.com. Please be sure to apply to this specific job posting after you complete the Teacher/Admin application!
PLEASE DO NOT FAX, E-MAIL OR SEND HARD COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.
NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE--SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. THANK YOU.
The Amherst CSD may not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status, ethnic background, disability, religion, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status or military status.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!
