Religious School Classroom Aide

Congregation Emanu-El is hiring a part-time classroom aide for its Downtown Religious School Lab (grades K–2) in Chelsea. Aides support students with varied learning needs inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities:
• Help students refocus, understand expectations and manage transitions
• Provide sensory supports and structured breaks
• Work one-on-one with students who have significant behavioral challenges
• Collaborate with educators and meet regularly with the Inclusion Team
• Attend paid professional development

Qualifications:
• Classroom or informal education experience (camp, afterschool) with grades Pre-K–8
• Special education experience or knowledge preferred
• Comfortable in a Reform congregation with a diverse student body
• Must live in the New York City tri-state area

**Schedule:** Wednesdays 2:30–5:15 pm in Chelsea, with possible Sundays 9 am–12 pm and Mondays 3:30–6 pm on the Upper East Side.

**Pay:** $45–$60/hour, 2–5 hours per week

To Apply: Email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].