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2026-2027 Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant

Ithaca City School District

Ithaca, NYFull-time$17.17/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$17.17/hr
Location
Ithaca, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Ithaca City School District is hiring a 2026-2027 Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant. The Ithaca City School District is seeking Teacher Aides/Teacher Assistants for various programs and buildings for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions may include 1:1, Pre-K, and Building Aides, with hours varying from 30 to 35 per week. The district is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance.

Key focus areas include Provide classroom support in various programs and buildings, Assist with 1:1, Pre‑K, and building aide assignments, and Support diverse students and families to build collaborative community.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or G.E.D., NYS Education Department Fingerprint Clearance, and Basic Awareness of Equity Commitments. Important skills include Awareness Of Commitments To Eliminating Race, Class, And Disability As Predictors Of Academic Performance and Willingness To Support Efforts To Eliminate Race, Class, And Disability As Predictors Of Academic Performance. Preferred (not required): Interact Effectively With Students, Interact Effectively With Families, and Build Effective And Collaborative School Community.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Awareness of Commitments to Eliminating Race, Class, and Disability as Predictors of Academic PerformanceWillingness to Support Efforts to Eliminate Race, Class, and Disability as Predictors of Academic PerformanceInteract Effectively With StudentsInteract Effectively With FamiliesBuild Effective and Collaborative School Community

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.NYS Education Department Fingerprint Clearance

Full job description

2026-2027 Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant

Position Title

2026-2027 Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: TEACHER AIDES/TEACHER ASSISTANTS 2026-2027

Brief Description: Teacher Aides to work in various programs and buildings. Positions may include 1:1, Pre-K, and Building Aides. Hours vary depending on assignment, from 30 to 35 hours per week.

Location(s): District wide

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Posting Dates: 6/4/2026 - Until Filled (Continuous Recruitment)

Number of Vacancies: Multiple Vacancies

Required Qualifications:

  • The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

  • NYS Education Department fingerprint clearance is required before starting work

Desired Characteristics:

  • Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;

Internal Applicants: Apply online at SchoolFront (https://ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com/login.aspx) | Step by step Guide (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yPcXZD3\_WxU\_9zATyzbKXjuuoaIXci\_C)

When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here (https://ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com/Shared/Applicant/InternalActiveJobPostings.aspx) . Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. Type Teacher Aide

If you are a substitute or in the process of onboarding and haven’t officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.

External Applicants: Apply online at RecruitFront (https://ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com/) In order for us to receive your application, you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront:

  1. Create a RecruitFront profile (https://vimeo.com/460583992) : If it's the first time applying to ICSD 2. Create an Application (https://vimeo.com/460581470) : Checkmark School Related Personnel Only! 3. Apply to Job Posting (https://vimeo.com/460579178) : After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.

Salary Range: $17.17 per hour base with additional rate based on relevant experience. Based on the 24-26 ESP salary grid, a new contract is currently in negotiations.

If you need assistance applying, you can make an appointment here (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1k8dKUexjUOePoBT0yFu7Xo70RVBzT-xhydw12t3VAIgSuYbrBPUXzXEzBy8dOJVnKQ3WbhnP7) . This link is only for help with the application process. If you have a question about your status, please email [email protected]

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We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

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The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

Job Category

Teacher Aides/ Teaching Assistants

Job Location

District Wide

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