Teaching Assistants for Mindful Afternoons - 26-27

BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 18 SOUTH PERRY STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 INTERNAL RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 26-27-53 TEACHING ASSIST for MINDFUL AFTERNOONS OCTOBER 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF POSITION POSITION: The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: ONE (1) TEACHING ASSISTANT for UPK MINDFUL AFTERNOONS PROGRAM SOJOURNER TRUTH KRIEGER QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching Assistant certification required DUTIES: The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success.

Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD. To provide support to Teachers in the UPK Mindful Afternoons Program.

The UPK Mindful Afternoons program serves PreK students and runs weekly, Tuesday-Thursday for 2 hours with time for snack, academic support, SEL growth, creative projects, and movement activities. Teaching Assistants applying to the UPK MINDFUL AFTERNOONS TA position are committing to working three days per week, October 13, 2026- May 27, 2026 Program Dates : October 13, 2026

• May 27, 2026 Prep Week with Teachers: October 8-9, 2026 (4 hours total) Responsibilities include: Assist in designing lessons and providing core academic instruction utilizing various instructionaldelivery methods and strategies such as technology assisted instruction, individualized and smallgroup activities. Assist in utilizing grade level appropriate, research-based curriculum techniques to ensure student progress. Assist in establishing a well-organized, attractive and relaxed classroom atmosphere in a print rich environment. Assist in transitions, snack, dismissal, and any other additional supports as required by the ELT administrator. APPOINTMENT: Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate. EFFECTIVE DATES: October 8, 2026 Program Dates : October 13, 2026
• May 27, 2026 Prep Week with Teachers: October 8-9, 2026 (4 hours total) 29 weeks, 2 hours/day, 3 days/week, not to exceed 174 hours SALARY: In accordance with the PPSPA contract FINAL DATE TO APPLY: October 12, 2026 TO APPLY: Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. Please refer to Job ID: 1700 The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.