Substitute Teacher Assistants (Day To Day)

Middletown Public Schools • Middletown, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Substitute Teacher Assistants are responsible for supporting teachers in the classroom, participating in instructional opportunities, and fostering a positive learning environment. This role requires individuals who can interact effectively with students, staff, and parents, while demonstrating good communication and computer literacy skills. Substitute Teacher Assistants must be able to work with minimal supervision and adapt to unexpected changes in their daily work pattern, while maintaining enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) or demonstrate literacy skills necessary to work with teachers and students.
• Complete a training program approved by Rhode Island Department of Education within three months of employment or similar certification from another state.
• Knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures of the learning environment.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate skills in computer literacy.
• Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Screening Committee may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by participating in instructional opportunities.
• Support a learning environment that encourages appropriate standards of behavior and positive social interaction for students.
• Interact effectively with staff, parents, students and persons outside of the school system.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Adapt to unexpected interruptions of the daily work pattern.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to team efforts and organizational efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED