Teaching Assistant - Construction Craft Laborer

Job Details Job ID: 5813622 Application Deadline: July 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: July 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: August 25, 2026 Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $21.32 to $35.42 Per Hour Job Categories: Career and Technical Education > Carpentry, Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Description Greater New Bedford Regional Voc Tech High School Teaching Assistant – Construction Craft Laborer – Academy A. 10 Month Position – School year Position Purpose: This position provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment for students assigned to the Construction Craft Laborer Carpentry shop. The role is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under its direction and control; performs all other related work as required. Essential Functions 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 marks papers. May lead classroom activities. Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning outcomes. Supervises students. Prepares instructional materials and supplies for use; tutors students as directed. Previews 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. Maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning educational and behavioral progress. Performs other duties as needed. Recommended Minimum Qualification Education, Training and Experience: High School graduate; experience in Carpentry required, knowledge and experience with hand and power tool safety. Knowledge: 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. Ability: Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; 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; ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interests; effectively utilizes classroom space to create an environment conducive to learning; good communication and relationship building with all school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors; prioritizes multiple tasks and handles interruptions under time pressure. Skills: 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; possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills; is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population; willing and able to perform duties in a manner that respects community dynamics and serves as a role model and mentor to young students. Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with staff and the public through telephone and personal contact: ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various office‑related equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, copier, fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Supervision Scope: Performs routine duties that are clearly defined by protocol and standard operating procedures. Requires basic knowledge of departmental operations. Received: Works under the direct supervision of an administrator, teacher, department head, or designee. Given: None Job Environment Job environment typically found in a classroom and school building. Interacts with other school staff, teachers, students, parents, and vendors. Contact Information Pam Smith, HR Adm. Asst. 1121 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education