Grades 2–Math & ELA Teacher's Assistant - Brooklyn, NY

Job Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Pay: $26/hour

Location:

P.S. 250 George H. Lindsay, 108 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Dates of Employment:
November 3, 2026 - December 23, 2026

Schedule:

Tuesday-Thursday | 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM (30-minute unpaid break daily)

At Simply Ed, we believe every NYC public school student deserves the attention, support, and encouragement they need to thrive — and so do you. As a Grades 2–5 Math & ELA Teacher’s Assistant at P.S. 250 George H. Lindsay, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students as they strengthen the literacy and mathematical skills they need for continued academic success.

This role focuses on providing push-in support during Math and ELA instruction, working alongside classroom teachers to give students additional academic support within their regular classroom environment. You’ll help students work through challenging concepts, reinforce grade-level skills, and provide more individualized attention to students who may benefit from extra support.

Because this position supports students across Grades 2–5, strong proficiency in both Math and ELA is essential. You should be confident in your subject knowledge and comfortable adjusting your explanations and instructional approaches to meet the needs of students at different grade levels, from strengthening foundational reading and numeracy skills to tackling more advanced upper-elementary concepts.

Our impact in schools begins with how we support our people. At Simply Ed, you’ll find:

• Mission-driven work – Know your role makes a real difference every single day.
• Supportive culture – Open communication, respectful work environments, and a leadership team that listens.
• Career growth – Gain valuable elementary school classroom experience while building instructional, classroom management, and student support skills.
• Training & coaching – From pre-service training with experienced educators to ongoing mentorship, we set you up to succeed from day one.
• Aligned scheduling – Consistent weekday hours that follow the NYC DOE school calendar.

As a Simply Ed Grades 2–5 Math & ELA Teacher’s Assistant, you will:

• Provide push-in classroom support during Math and ELA instruction across Grades 2–5.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide targeted academic support that aligns with daily instruction and grade-level learning objectives.
• Offer one-on-one and small-group support within the classroom to students who need additional help understanding or applying grade-level concepts.
• Reinforce ELA skills
  , including reading fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and critical thinking.
• Support students in developing stronger reading comprehension strategies, organizing their written responses, and communicating their ideas clearly.
• Reinforce Math skills
  , including number sense, operations, place value, fractions, decimals, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving strategies.
• Help students understand mathematical processes, explain their reasoning, and apply problem-solving strategies to classroom assignments.
• Adjust instructional support to accommodate different grade levels, learning styles, and individual student needs.
• Help students work through challenging assignments and concepts while encouraging greater independence and confidence.
• Support students as they apply Math and ELA skills to classwork and assessments.
• Help manage classroom routines and foster a focused, supportive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and share observations with teachers and staff.
• Assist with organizing materials and preparing instructional resources.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.