Description:
We are seeking to hire a certified Teaching Assistant/ CNA to help and assist children from middle school to high school.
Responsibilities:
- To assist the classroom teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities in an environment where students can learn effectively.
- Assist students academically in all settings on a daily basis.
- Assist with mobility purposes and daily living skills when necessary.
- Help maintain individual records for each student.
- Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
- Assist with the supervision of students during student free time.
- Provide escort and assistance to students as necessary.
- Assist teacher in maintaining work and study areas.
- Collect and display suitable material for educational displays.
- Given teaching objectives by the teacher, develop materials and group lessons.
- With teacher supervision, correct and prescribe students work to remediate students weaknesses.
- Serve as the chief source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the classroom teacher.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, school Principal and/or the Director of Student Services or his/her designee
Skills:
- Candidates must have prior experience in a similar role as a teaching assistant/ Paraprofessional.
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
- Unyielding commitment to students, self and school’s constant learning and development.
- Relentlessness - doing whatever it takes to ensure success
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working with children or young adults.
- Education: Associate degree or higher
- Teaching Assistant/ CNA certificate required. Except HHA
Location: Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Schedule: Mon - Fri, 7am - 3pm/ 9:00am-5pm
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Standard shift: Day shift
Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)