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Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

Teaching Assistant - Companion Animals Program

Pay: $61,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Danvers, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Companion Animals Program Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School - 4.0 Danvers, MA Job Details Full-time Up to $61,000 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description We are seeking a knowledgeable and dependable Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our Companion Animals Program. The TA will support the lead instructor in delivering hands-on and classroom instruction across animal health, nutrition, behavior, grooming, and husbandry. The ideal candidate has direct experience handling diverse companion animals—including dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, and fish—and a passion for guiding students toward careers in the animal industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teaching Assistant

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Teaching Assistant reports to the CTAE Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent. Bilingual preferred. 2-5 years of field experience required. Satisfactory SAFIS, CORI, and SORI background checks required. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent-Director may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal law.

DUTIES:

Under supervision, assists the Teacher in the administration of instruction in traditional and non traditional settings; Assist the Teacher in the preparation of lessons and other related learning materials; Integrates the basic principles of child development to complement learning goals; Redirects and adapts students who are observed having difficulties towards the appropriate classroom resources; Builds formidable and educationally appropriate relationships with students; Implements appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities; Performs other duties as required and assumes such other responsibilities as the Coordinator or their Designee may assign.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times. The position may require in and out-of-district travel.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 10-month position, 184 day position, with hours to be set by the Coordinator or designee. Salary and fringe benefits are established by the Superintendent-Director in accordance with the policies established by the School Committee.