Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant - Bronx, NY

Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant (Bronx, NY)

Job Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Pay: $26/hour
Location: Mott Hall V. , 1551 E 172nd St, Bronx, NY 10472
Dates of Employment: September 22, 2026 – March 5, 2027
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:05 AM – 2:35 PM

Join Our Team

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 Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant  at Mott Hall V. , you’ll play a vital role in supporting students as they strengthen the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for success in middle school and beyond.

This role focuses on partnering with classroom teachers during English Language Arts instruction, providing targeted support that helps students engage with grade-level texts, participate confidently in class discussions, and develop the literacy skills needed for success throughout the school year.

Why Work With Us?

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 middle 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.  

What You’ll Do

As a Simply Ed Middle School ELA Teacher’s Assistant, you will:

• Provide push-in classroom support during English Language Arts instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide targeted academic support that aligns with daily instruction.
• Offer one-on-one and small group literacy support to students.
• Reinforce reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary development, grammar, and critical thinking strategies.
• Help students build confidence while applying literacy skills to classwork, discussions, and written assignments.
• 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.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting middle school students' academic growth in English Language Arts.
• Comfortable supporting reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction for students in Grades 6–8.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to showing up every day.
• Strong communicators and collaborative team players.
• Experienced with adolescents (formally or informally) — school experience preferred, but training is provided.
• Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field.
• Able to adapt to different learning environments and student needs.
• Cleared (or eligible for clearance) through NYC DOE PETS background check and fingerprinting.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

What You Gain

• Competitive pay of $26/hour .
• PETS clearance and valuable DOE middle school experience.
• Experience working alongside certified teachers in a collaborative classroom environment.
• A chance to build subject-specific instructional and classroom management skills.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports student achievement and literacy development.

Apply Today

Ready to make a difference in the lives of Bronx middle school students? Join Simply Ed and help support English Language Arts classrooms at Mott Hall V .

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