Full-Time School Aide (26-27)
Who We Are
Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.
Understanding the Role
The School Aide is responsible for performing duties that help staff, teachers, and students to provide an educational-focused working environment. Duties include helping out in classrooms, the office, the lunchroom, at recess, and throughout the building/district as needed. This is a full-time position. The School Aide should assist teachers in supervising students throughout the school year. He/She helps with record-keeping, class attendance, and grading assignments. The School aide attends staff meetings so that they can provide support to teachers and students in all areas of instruction and learning. The School Aide is often expected to work with a variety of small groups of students struggling with a particular subject.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Supervising student arrivals, dismissal, and late-arrivals
- Supervising sessions of recess and lunch
- Monitors students during assigned periods within various school environments (classroom, restroom, hallway, recess, busing, field trips, lunch, playground, etc.)
- Assists in preparing instructional materials and helps students in the use of these resources
- Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.
- Straighten chairs, tables, clear chalkboards, etc.
- Assist operational and teaching staff with tasks that include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining storage and supply areas
- Assisting with unpacking/checking materials
- Maintaining student files
- Updating bulletin boards throughout the building
- Making copies and distributing materials to classes or students
- Support after-school and family events, as necessary
Qualifications
- Trained in CPR to effectively manage an emergency situation
- Strong commitment to and inclusion model of education; experience with an understanding of the urban learning environment
- At least 2 years of demonstrated success in a school setting
- Ability to build a strong school culture and positive relationships
- Bilingual/ Fluent in Spanish
- Sound judgment and ability to navigate challenging situations
- High expectations for all aspects of school and ownership over results
- Strong work ethic, is reflective and continually seeks to learn and improve
- Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Completion of Food Protection: Four-hour Certification Course for Soup Kitchen and Camp Workers
School Sites
Grades K-1: 1279 Redfern Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades 2-5: 710 Hartman Lane, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades 6-8: 15-20 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades 9-12: 15-20 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Selection Process
Phase I - Virtual Interview with the HR Recruiter
Phase II - Interview with the Director of Operations
Final - Reference Check, Offer, and Contract
Work Year
This full-time position
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and committed to educating students. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our relentless work. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our mission, team, and the exciting things happening at Challenge by visiting