teacher

administrative assistant

special education teacher

food service manager

high school teacher

Yonkers Public Schools

Pick up student at bus stops and safely transport them to school.  Supervise students in Auditorium before class started.  I assisted teacher I was assigned with daily classroom activities.  Worked with special needs students and a diabetic student.  I have  worked with Pre-K to 8th grade.
I learned that not all school are not run the same.  That a day at school was what most students looked forward to.  I learned that rewarding students for good deeds is just at important as talking to students about their mistakes.
Like a said before all management at school are different.  My last management was the most understanding and listening to ideas that was brought to her attention.
My co-workers were great and a pleasure to work with.  They even helped me start and continue the Good Behavior Committee.
The hardest part was seeing students with out school supplies and not having more to look forward to then going to school.  Leaving the job to follow my husbands job.
My enjoyable part was seeing the smiles on their faces especially the  special needs students when they accomplished something, keeping my diabetic student blood sugar regulated.  Also raising $ by a cake sale to purchase recess equipment for the students.  We had to purchase our own.(not part of school systems budget)  I also enjoyed playing and watching student play together.

I agree with the teacher who took the time to warn prospective teachers getting into the field. 20 years ago, Yonkers was fun, engaging and yes...challenging, but you had support. Now, the Board hates the teachers and it is clear. It is a stressful work environment and one you could start your career in if you want to learn war strategies...then move on quickly to another, less tumultuous place where real learning and care for children's needs take place.  That does not happen here. This is a business and run as such.  It is sad to say I am NOT one of the disgruntled teachers sitting in the teacher's lounge complaining about the things I DON't have.  I'm the one siding with the parents and out there playing with the kids. I'm the one the district hates most because I want the best for the kids in all aspects.  You'll get an education here, you'll be paid well here, but it comes at a price. Best of luck in your new endeavors. 

I have had very pleasant experiences in all of the schools i've worked at so far. A typical day I provide first aid for the children that come into the office and contact parents if necessary. I have learned a lot about communicating with children and keeping them at ease when it comes to caring for them medically. I recognized the difference between real emergencies and non emergent cases. The office staff is usually very welcoming when I go to cover another nurse. The hardest part of the job would be crowd control in some of the elementary schools since the nurses office can become a very busy place. The most enjoyable part of the job is interacting with the children and making them feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.

I am an experienced teacher and have been working in the district for over a decade.  
I feel it is my civic duty to warn perspective educators about this district.  
Unfortunately teaching the children is the LAST thing you will be able to focus on.   Most of your life will be spent navigating the petty politics of district and lower level administration and DESPERATELY trying to do the right thing despite what you are instructed to do.  The district is morally bankrupt, unfair, and oppressive.  They threaten you with termination and harassment by both legal and  nefarious means. At best you're treated as "just a number". At worst you can and will be targetted.  Do yourself, your future self and your family a favor.  Dont teach here.  Go somewhere where you can look back, smile and say "I accomplished something" not cry and lament that you've wasted the best years of you career.

Come in, Prepare the work stations, make sure they are all sanitized, and set up for work; serve the students, keeping track of all monies exchanged for food products,making sure all kitchen utensils, machines, and pots and pans are washed and sanitized. My co-workers were easy to train as well as work with. This taught me how to be able to manage time and supervise others. The hardest part of my job, was being able to fit all of my duties into a three hour day,which I was able to do most efficiently. The most enjoyable part of my job was working with the student, I love working with people; especially teens and the elderly.

A day at work for me is pretty easy going at first I work with a various amount of teachers whether its helping a student 1:1 or filing paper work. After a few hours the children go to lunch and I assist them with meals and whatever else they need help with. We practice safety, respect and responsibility for all ages. I also teach dance and after school hospitality skills to children who are interested in the hotel field. The most enjoyable part of my job is receiving compliments on how good I am at the creative things I do with the kids.  Management is excellent and always acknowledge the staff and praise them for an excellent job. They are easy to talk to and very understanding. We practice team work at my job and that is the most important thing.

Yonkers public schools is a good but hard place to work. There is no room for growth however if stability is a factor it is a good job for that. The position I held was a a special education teachers aide, you must go above and beyond for the students which in my case was a very positive experience. There is no paid holidays and no time paid for school vacation. The children are enjoyable as well as the teachers i enjoyed helping my teacher make lesson plans as well as help and co teach. Management is a problem there have been several principles within the last two years. Overall my experience working at the school  was positive and rewarding.

Even though I was just an intern, the work environment was very friendly. I worked under the principal of the school and with various members of the staff and they would generally have very lighthearted conversations when there wasn't any work coming our way. When it got busy everyone would leave you to your own devices. When you make mistakes, instead of reprimanding you, my boss would go over how the mistake happened and reassured me that it was fine as long as it wasn't repeated. As it was just an internship, I did leave, however they made it very clear that I would be welcome to apply for a position in the future and they gave me a glowing recommendation for my next job. 10/10 would recommend if you have a chance to work there.

This school system makes sure you know the meaning of the term CYA. The nepotism, bureaucracy, and politics makes it so teaching children is the last thing the teachers are worried about. You have to make sure to stay on the good side of everyone, and never bother going to the HR representative with a problem as they are under management by the same people who tend to cause most of the problems in the schools.If you care about kids choose another district to teach in.If you're going to report something, as a mandated reporter, to the proper authorities don't even whisper about it within a school building as your work life will become hectic to say the least.

A typical day at Yonkers Public Elementary School is very competitive and motivate. I've  learned that, each individual student learned differently and required a different approach to learning. The management at the Elementary School was very helpful nd supportive. The work place culture was very diversified including the teachers. The hardest part of the job was leaving, the student enjoyed my support and I will miss them. The most enjoyable part of the job was to engage with the diversified amount of students and learning different cultural life styles.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 4 salaries reported	$71,022 per year
Administrative assistant 11 salaries reported	$27.69 per hour
Special education teacher 3 salaries reported	$102,917 per year
Food service manager 6 salaries reported	$54,105 per year
High school teacher 4 salaries reported	$57,558 per year

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