School Aide - P.S

Join to apply for the School Aide Posting – P.S. 86 role at NYC Public Schools
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• Under the supervision of the principal or a teacher, relieve teachers of non‑instructional duties.
• Perform yard, hall, lavatory, study hall, and other monitorial and patrol duties.
• Handle, store, and distribute textbooks, instructional supplies, and special materials.
• Assist with routine clerical work.
• Maintain order in the lunchroom and facilitate lunch service.
• Maintain school inventories.
• Check reports, notes, library lists, etc.
• Manage arrival and departure of children transported by bus.
• Receive children in the lunchroom, direct them in washing, disposal of wraps, and lining up for lunch service.
• Assist older children in obtaining lunch, oversee return of dishes and utensils, and disposal of refuse.
• Supervise and lead children in all daily activities, including entry, dismissal, lunch, and emergency drills.
• Perform other duties as requested by teachers or principals.

• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work with supervisors and other school‑based staff.
• Good human relations skills.
• Efficiency in carrying out assignments.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for schools with student or family language needs.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift objects weighing no more than 10 lbs.
• Experience working with students, preferably high‑school‑age.
• Ability to hold high‑school students to high expectations.
• Team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Hard‑working, urgent, and energetic.

Monday‑Friday. Hours vary by school. Minimum of 4 hours per day, five days per week.

As per collective bargaining agreement.

Final date to receive applications:
January 12, 2026. Please send cover letter and résumé to the school(s) of your choice no later than the deadline. Schools under consideration:

School: P.S. 86

Location:

87‑41 Parsons Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432
School Contact:
Ms. Heather Jordan
School Email: nghafoerkhan.gov

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