Teaching Assistant - Carpentry

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School
- New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School
- New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

Job : 5883073

Final date to receive applications: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Greater New Bedford Regional Voc Tech High School

Teaching Assistant
- Carpentry
- Academy

A. Please note that this posting may be used to fill other positions that may become vacant.

10 Month Position (185 days)

Position Purpose :
This position provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment for students assigned to the Carpentry shop. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her 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 marking of papers.
• May lead classroom activities.
• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concerts
• Supervision of students.
• Prepares instructional materials and supplies for use. Tutor students as directed.
• Presents 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 to do so.
• Maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning their 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, Ability and

Skills:

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. A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Have the 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. Demonstrates the ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students needs and interests. Effectively utilizes class space to form an environment conducive to learning and effectively uses instructional facilities, equipment and materials.

Ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors, ability to recognize school-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions, occasionally 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)…