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.
20hrs/week, Tues-Thurs 2:30pm-8:00pm and Sat 9am-12:30pm
Overview :
Riverzedge Arts uses innovative applied and work-based learning strategies to teach art, design, and critical thinking to the youth of northern RI, providing our participants as well as our community with a path to economic and cultural sustainability. We provide real-life context and training that prepares youth for professional opportunities and provides them with the skills they need to shape their communities through productive civic engagement. The Program Assistant reports to the Arts Education Director and supports the administration and implementation of all of our arts education programs, including youth and adult workshops and classes and community engagement events. In addition, this role is active in our teen Arts Workforce Training (AWT) Program, serving as an assistant within that program Tuesday-Thursday afternoons. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and a can-do spirit, and thrive on being part of a small, collaborative team of creative thinkers, educators, and makers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist in promotion of and recruitment for all programming Complete and maintain required program records such as attendance, daily schedules, meals, and all rosters; Producing reports regarding youth data as assigned; Overseeing the organization and implementation of in person sales, events, and markets Assist the Public Art Studio Coordinator and Arts Education Studio Coordinator in studio management and program participant support and customer service (including AWT transportation, meals, etc) Producing reports regarding youth data as assigned; and Other program tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
Age 18+ and must possess high school diploma or GED At least 1 year of office experience at a community-based nonprofit or arts organization preferred; Experience and/or interest in visual art/making; Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as needed; Ability to draft effective written communication in English for a variety or audiences; Must successfully pass all BCI requirements; Must be or become certified in
First Aid and CPR Benefits:
Five (5) Days PTO, increasing in accordance with BGCNRI Policy 401K Eligible To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island and Riverzedge Arts is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
