Teacher Assistant; SY

Teacher Assistant (26-27 SY) at KIPP Capital Region Public Schools

The Teacher Assistant role is responsible for providing classroom support to the Lead Teacher and completing daily tasks within a classroom environment.

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high‑performing public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K‑12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts—talent, perspective, drive, and inspiration.

We support every student and educator to see those gifts and build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti‑racism, equity, and racial justice in all that we do.

• Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
• Support students by providing one‑on‑one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support with the potential to teach small groups of students.
• Observe Lead Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
• Provide administrative support, including copies, hallway duty, organizing classroom materials, etc.
• Assist in planning and presenting lessons and help students learn.
• Participate in grade‑level activities and school‑wide functions, events, and trips.
• Apply consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
• Track student attendance and class schedules.
• Help students adjust, learn, socialize, and report behavioral issues to teachers.
• Ensure classrooms are safe and tidy before and after student departure.
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and after school.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in the annual three‑week staff orientation and training.
• Partner with the SPED Team to review material for individual students who require additional support.
• Assist Lead Teacher by problem‑solving and making timely, solution‑focused determinations.
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Lead Teacher.
• Manage and reduce risk within the classroom with support from the Lead Teacher and seek assistance as needed.
• Comply with all federal, state, local laws and regulations, including those of the NYS Department of Education, the Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures; promote and support mission, vision, and values, including participation in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification or willingness to pursue state certification (preferred).
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Need to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity for operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

• Generous time‑off
• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more—see the Employee Benefits Summary

Competitive salary ranging from $39,200 to $44,821. This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training;
Primary and Secondary Education