UPK Teaching Assistant (Cohoes)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position Title : UPK Teaching Assistant

Performance Profile : Front Line

Department : Universal Prekindergarten

Work Location : Varies, Cohoes City School District

Reports to : UPK Director

Salary Range : From $16.00 / hour

Hours & Schedule : Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours / week

Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Full-Time Benefits : Paid school holidays and breaks, sick leave, 401(k) w / match, health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, New York Paid Family Leave benefits, retirement benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and eligibility for additional third-party discounts.

Note : This is a 10-month position (August 2025 - June 2026) with BGCCA, working in collaboration with the Cohoes City School District (CCSD).

Overview :

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting Lead Teachers in planning, developing, and instructing students aged 3-4 years. This role follows the approved curriculum goals, standards, and learning objectives of the respective school district to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for academic and social-emotional achievement. Working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting with classroom management and program delivery.

Key Job Responsibilities :

The following non-exhaustive list of job duties required for this position :

Planning & Leadership :

• Assist in creating and submitting weekly lesson plans based on approved curriculum and individual student needs.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to ensure all necessary materials and resources are prepared for classroom activities.
• Help develop and implement creative, hands-on classroom activities aligned with predetermined units of study and student needs.
• Utilize the Learning Without Tears curriculum in conjunction with the 2nd-Step program to facilitate both academic and social-emotional development.
• Actively participate in Professional Development opportunities offered by the school district and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.

Program Delivery :

Health & Safety :

Student Support and Development :

DISCLAIMER : The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements :

CREDENTIALS, SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

Education / Experience / Certification :

Required Skills / Abilities :

Work environment :

Travel required :

Physical Requirements :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce. Persons from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.