Teaching Assistant After School

About Portledge School:

Founded in 1965, Portledge School is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth-grade preparatory day school set on a pastoral 63-acre campus on Long Island's North Shore, just 50 minutes from NYC. Serving approximately 525 students, Portledge offers a rigorous, student-centered college preparatory program delivered through small class sizes and inquiry-based learning.Our community is grounded in the Portledge Pillars of Kindness, Honor, Purpose, and Respect, and we're committed to helping students develop the critical thinking skills and moral courage - defined at Portledge as acting with kindness, honor, purpose, and respect, even when it isn't easy - needed for lifelong learning.

Job Description:

Portledge School seeks a dynamic, caring part-time Teaching Assistant for the After 3:00 Club, our after-school program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. The After 3:00 Club serves families who need supervision for their children beyond the regular school day, offering a safe, engaging, and nurturing place to play, learn, and finish homework. This is a part-time, hourly, 10-month position reporting directly to the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and care for participating students from approximately 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm each school day
• Plan and lead a daily schedule of activities, including outdoor play, structured and unstructured play, snack, and homework support
• Maintain open, regular communication with parents and families
• Accurately record and organize student arrivals and departures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills with both children and adults
• Classroom and student management skills
• Ability to plan and carry out an engaging schedule of activities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families
• Sound judgment and the ability to problem-solve and make quick decisions
• Ability to engage comfortably, warmly, and effectively with large and small groups of students and adults in both professional and social settings
• A commitment to the qualities embodied by the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, Respect.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational setting
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• CPR and First Aid certification

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: 10 PTO days annually for full-time employees; part-time PTO prorated based on hours worked.
• Vacation: 15–25 days for full-time, 12-month employees.
• Paid Holidays: up to 18 per year for full-time employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan, with up to 5% employer match for qualifying employees.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available through UHC/Oxford.
• HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts available for eligible employees.
• Voluntary insurance through Lincoln Life and Aflac.
• Professional development subsidies.
• Free lunch from our in-house food service.
• Tuition remission for eligible employees, budget permitting.
• Graduate assistance for eligible employees, budget permitting.

Application Notes:

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume by applying directly to the position posted on our Careers Page.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Start Date:

Immediate

Website:

https://www.portledge.org

Salary Range $18-$20 per hour