Anticipated Teaching Assistant(Physical Education)- MS

Job Description

ANTICIPATED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSISTANT FULL-TIME POSITION

LOCATION: Amherst Middle School

SALARY: $19.50/Hour

HOURS: 32.5 hours/week

START DATE: September 8, 2026


JOB SUMMARY: A Teaching Assistant assists with instruction and classroom management under the supervision of the classroom Physical Education/Health Teacher. They must perform duties within and outside the classroom. Please see Detailed Job Description attached.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: A Teaching Assistant must be able to consistently and successfully perform the essential functions of the position as outlined below:


1. Ability to assume teacher responsibilities
2. Assist in conducting classroom activities that enhance opportunity to develop skills
3. Assist with routine classroom functions


QUALIFICATIONS:

• TEACHING ASSISTANTS MUST HAVE TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION OR NYS TEACHER CERTIFICATION
• NYS PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH CERTIFICATION PREFERRED
• CURRENT CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
• MUST BE FINGERPRINTED THROUGH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO START DATE Fingerprint Procedure -attached
• Experience working with students preferred
• Responding to Emergencies

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only submit a cover letter and updated resume to :


Rob Adams

Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics

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!