Teaching Assistant - Construction Craft Laborer

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School•New Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment for students assigned to the Construction Craft Laborer Carpentry shop. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control; performs all other related work as required.

Requirements

High School graduate
experience in Carpentry required
knowledge and experience with hand and power tool safety
Demonstrates knowledge and use of materials and resources in accordance with the adopted curriculum and consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided
Demonstrates effective classroom management skills and provides for sound and effective techniques of instruction.
A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Have the desire and skill to work with a diverse community in a meaningful and genuine manner.
Culturally Proficient leadership skills including visioning, active listening, coaching, facilitation, and use of data for decision making.
Demonstrates the ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students needs and interests.
Effectively utilizes class space to form an environment conducive to learning and effectively uses instructional facilities, equipment and materials.
Ability to communicate effectively
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors
ability to recognize school-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment
ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions, occasionally under time pressure.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning and interest in students.
Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of achievement and classroom behavior.
Demonstrates effective knowledge and use of curriculum content (subject-matter and skills) associated with the instructional assignment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
Willing and able to perform assigned duties in a manner that is sensitive to different personalities, respectful of the role and authority of school leaders, sensitive to community dynamics.
Serve as a role model and mentor to young students.

Responsibilities

Provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating environment.
Assists the teacher in planning and preparation of daily activities.
Aids instructional efforts of the teacher, and grades and marking of papers.
May lead classroom activities.
Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
Supervision of students.
Prepares instructional materials and supplies for use.
Tutor students as directed.
Presents subject matter to students under the guidance of a teacher utilizing a variety of methods.
Assists students to set and maintain standards of appropriate behavior.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs of the students.
Implements the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
Is available to meet with students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
Maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning their educational and behavioral progress.
Performs other duties as needed.