LearningWorks After School Teaching Assistant Southern Maine

LearningWorks • Portland, ME

3d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant works alongside the Site Coordinator and classroom Teachers to provide academic support to elementary students participating in the LearningWorks Afterschool Program. The role helps create a structured, welcoming classroom where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn, and is suited to someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and believes students can succeed with encouragement, consistency, and individualized support.

LearningWorks Afterschool provides academic and enrichment programming for elementary students, partnering with local school districts to strengthen literacy and mathematics skills, improve school engagement, and develop social-emotional skills. The position is part-time during the after-school period from September through May, at multiple locations in Southern Maine. Compensation is $19.85.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with youth.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Experience using technology, including Microsoft Outlook, Google Drive Suite, Zoom, and other educational technology platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with elementary-aged students.
• Some college.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging academic instruction and enrichment activities that reinforce school-day learning.
• Provide small-group and one-on-one academic support.
• Collaborate with Teachers, Site Coordinators, and school staff to meet individual student needs.
• Observe student progress and communicate successes and concerns with Teachers and Teaching Site Coordinators.
• Participate in weekly team meetings, staff trainings, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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