[2025-2026] Instructional Assistant (Part-Time)

Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Job Description

KIPP NYC Instructional Assistants are either part-time (29 or fewer hours) or full-time hourly support staff. Instructional Assistants support one or more classrooms with academic and behavioral needs. They support general school operations teams as needed throughout the day. Responsibilities differ based on school and program needs. 

Duties includes but are not limited to: 

• Working under the guidance of a classroom lead teacher to implement whole group and small group lessons; does not teach class solo, but rather provides support to a lead teacher. 
• Supporting the classroom teacher by monitoring and implementing classroom routines, procedures, and management, including behavior plans
• Support in the preparation of materials and other clerical support for the classroom teacher
• Supporting or leading in lunch, recess, and arrival duties; supporting with student transitions throughout the day
• Supporting during specials classes (including attending the entire specials class and supporting the specials teacher as needed with behavior management)
• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration
• Modeling a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure that each student is successful.
• Modeling KIPP NYC’s character strengths in all interactions and communications with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
• School-based and student support experience strongly preferred
• Undergraduate, graduate student, or non-student looking for hourly work
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• A strong desire to become a lead teacher
• Interested  in raising the achievement levels of students from the communities KIPP NYC serves

Additional Information

Compensation And Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $18/hour - $25/hour. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.