Teaching Assistant

Overview Of Athena

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

Position Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant. This full-time position pays $22/hr, and is located in Cranston, RI.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Teacher Assistant (TA) to join our educational team located within a youth correctional facility. As a TA, you will play an essential role in assisting teachers with daily tasks, general classroom supervision, day-to-day class functionality, and classroom management. In addition to helping, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Helping teachers with lesson preparation.
• Distributing and collecting learning materials.
• Working with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups.
• Ensure the wellbeing and safety of students at all times.
• Assisting students who need special accommodation.
• Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts.
• Assisting students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English Language Learner students.
• Collaborating with the teacher to identify students concerns and recommend solutions.
• Attending staff meetings.
• Observing state, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Reports directly to the Principal and works under the guidance and supervision of the principal or her designee.
• Perform many organizational and classroom management tasks to support both teachers and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Possess general knowledge in core content areas and use a variety of soft skills to promote a safe, engaging, and educational experience in the classroom.
• Excellent communication skills including writing, interpersonal communication, and active listening.
• Great organization and planning skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of subjects or discipline they are assisting with.
• Understanding of pedagogical best practices.
• Ability to engage students in grades 6-12.
• Ability to work well with students with various learning needs.
• Patience and empathy.
• Compassionate, positive, and encouraging attitude.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible.
• Highly motivated.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field, preferred.
• Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate or 6 months of related experience.
• Training in classroom activities and teaching practices preferred.
• Experience working with special needs students preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Working hours M-F, 7:30am-3:30pm.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Must pass a BCI.
  
  

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
  
  

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment
• Health Savings Account
• Pet insurance.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.
• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
  
  

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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