Location: Brooklyn, NY Employment Type: Part-Time Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Salary: Based on Experience
Position Overview
A family in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a caring, responsible, and dependable Paraprofessional to provide one-on-one support for their son, who will be entering 1st grade for the upcoming school year. All Male environment.
The student currently requires support Monday through Thursday from9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one support to a 1st-grade student during the school day.
Assist the student with remaining focused, engaged, and successful in the classroom.
Support the student in following classroom routines, instructions, and transitions.
Provide encouragement and individualized assistance with classroom activities.
Help reinforce appropriate classroom behavior and positive social interactions.
Assist the student with organization and completion of age-appropriate tasks.
Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and other school staff.
Help the student develop greater confidence and independence.
Provide calm, patient, and consistent support throughout the assigned hours.
Communicate appropriately with the family and relevant school staff regarding the student's day and progress.
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and appropriate boundaries at all times.
Qualifications
Warm, patient, responsible, and dependable.
Comfortable working one-on-one with an elementary school-aged child.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow guidance from teachers, parents, and other professionals.
Attentive and able to provide consistent support in a classroom setting.
Reliable and punctual with a commitment to maintaining the agreed-upon schedule.
Previous experience working with children is preferred but not necessarily required.
Experience as a paraprofessional, teacher's assistant, counselor, tutor, or similar role is a plus.
College students and candidates seeking a consistent morning position are encouraged to apply.