Hiring PS20 School Assistants for 2024-25 School Year

PS20, a public 3K - 5 elementary school in the Clinton Hill Neighborhood of Brooklyn, is hiring part-time and full-time School Assistants to support our students and school staff during the 2024-2025 school year. The hours are either 10am to 2pm or 8am to 3pm Monday through Friday during the days that school is in session. This is a temporary, non-exempt hourly position that pays $17.00 per hour.

We are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with preference given to applicants who apply by August 18, 2024

Overview
PS20 School Assistants provide essential support for PS20 students and staff in the cafeteria, playground, entrances, exits, and hallways during the school day and as directed by the School Administrative staff.

Responsibilities
As a School Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting PS20 students and staff in a variety of ways. Your essential duties include:

  • Ensure that students are following school safety guidelines set by the Principal

  • Maintain an orderly lunch process – inside and outside

  • Assist and supervise students during lunch

  • Ensure students follow requisite health & safety protocols

  • Engage and supervise the students during indoor and outdoor recess

  • Support the needs of our youngest students in 3k and PreK including diaper changing

  • Sort and delivering mail for teachers

  • Assist in classrooms as needed

  • Monitor hallway traffic

  • Assist with events during school hours (book fairs, picture day, bake sales)

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Work experience with early childhood and elementary aged children preferred

  • Must pass fingerprinting and background check prior to first day of work

  • Fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic a plus

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to stand for 4 hours and climb stairs.

To Apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to board@ps20.org or deliver hard copies by August 18, 2024 to:

Ms. Deborah Hollon
c/o PS20
225 Adelphi St
Brooklyn, NY 11205

In your cover letter, please include:

  • Why you are interested in the position

  • Part-time position (10am - 2pm) OR the full-time position (8am - 3pm)