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.
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation. We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.
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//mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/ Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.
Job Description:
This particular job posting is a "Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis. Applicants for positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted to come in for an interview, which might occur soon after applying or as much as a year later.
General Statement of Duties:
Provides supervision, guidance, support and enrichment programming to program participants.
Responsibilities:
Assist in providing supervision to program participants during specified program time.
Assist in mentoring and supporting students in benefitting to the fullest from their program experience.
Lead student through activities and/or meals.
Assist in developing and/or facilitating appropriate curricular and co-curricular activities.
Provide versatile support to students that is sensitive to socio-economic, cultural and age variances.
Assist students with projects as needed.
Assist in chaperoning student outings and/or field work.
Communicate student needs and concerns to Director, Coordinator, and/ or instructor as appropriate.
Maintain required grant documentation.
Other duties as assigned by
Director, Coordinator, or Instructor Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Enrollment in an
AA/AS/BS/BA
program
Minimum of one year work experience with low income, disadvantaged and/or minority youth (changed from two years)
Desire to help disadvantaged youth to succeed (Sensitivity and maturity level to successfully work with youth).
Desired Qualifications:
Two years work experience with low income, disadvantaged and/or minority youth Ability to interact with diverse constituencies including other program personnel, partner organization personnel, parent/guardians and participants.
Additional Information:
Salary:
$17.00 - $22.00 per hour Hours per
Week:
Varies, not to exceed 18 hours per week.
Number of Weeks:
Varies with position Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
