Teaching Assistant - Worker's Education Program -Part-Time
Job in
Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 02714, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Adult Education, Bilingual, Elementary School
Job Description & How to Apply Below
OFFICIAL
JOB TITLE:
Teaching Assistant
DIVISION:
Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT:
Workers' Education Program
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: N/A
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt/
FUNDING SOURCE:
Grant-funded
REPORTS TO:
Director of Workers' Education Program.
SHIFT:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm or Evenings, Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pay rate: $19.25 per hour
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Teaching Assistants assist with teaching and reinforcing learning concepts in the adult education classrooms. Teaching Assistants may work in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and/or Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency Test preparation (HiSET) classes. Teaching Assistants will work part-time mornings and/or evenings.
The contract period is through June 30, 2026, with possible renewal September 1, 2026, thru June 30, 2027.
EXAMPLES OF
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.
* Presents subject matter to adult learners, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods.
* Assists adult learners, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
* Serves as a substitute teacher for the classroom teacher when necessary.
* Establishes positive rapport with students served.
* Identifies problems, issues, and concerns related to students
* Communicates regularly with students, teachers, advisor, and director.
* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
* Demonstrates participation in professional development and shares knowledge at staff meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED or relevant experience.
OTHER:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Computer literacy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
For ESOL Teaching Assistants, the ability to speak Spanish.
For ABE Teaching Assistants, experience with high school equivalency tests and/or high school course content
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Excellent interpersonal skills, cross cultural, organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work in person in the classroom and/or remotely.
* Ability to work morning or evening hours.
NOTE:
Other job related duties and responsibilities may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organizational needs.
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Advertised: 21 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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