Carpentry Teaching Assistant - Career Technical Institute

Gr New Bedford Career Technical Institute

Carpentry Teaching Assistant - Career Technical Institute (CTI Grant Funded)

          (This posting may be used to fill one or more positions)

Hiring for Summer - June 22, 2026 - September 16, 2026

  Monday - Thursday; 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. (may be divided between multiple instructors)

  Holidays are observed

Position Purpose:  This position provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment for students in the Carpentry shop.

Essential Functions: 

1. Provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating environment.
2. Assists the teacher in planning and preparation of daily activities.  
3. Aids instructional efforts of the teacher, and grades and marking of papers. 
4. May lead classroom activities.
5. Assist students  individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concerts
6. Supervision of students.
7. Prepares instructional materials and supplies for use. Tutor students as directed.
8. Presents subject matter to students under the guidance of a teacher utilizing a variety of methods.  
9. Assists students to set and maintain standards of appropriate behavior.
10. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs of the students.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
12. Enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
13. Is available to meet with students for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
14. Maintains open lines of communication with students concerning their educational and behavioral progress.
15. 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) associated with the instructional assignment,

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.  Willing and able to perform assigned duties in a manner that is sensitive to different personalities, respectful of the role and authority of school leaders, sensitive to community dynamics.  Serve as a role model and mentor to young students.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Supervision:

Supervision Scope: Performs routine duties that are clearly defined by the protocol and standard operating procedures. This role requires basic knowledge of departmental operations.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Operations, Technology and Digital Learning

Supervision Given: None

Job Environment:

• Job Environment is that found typically in a classroom and school building.  
• Interacts with other school staff, teachers, students, and vendors.    

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employers and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

Please be advised multiple positions may be filled by a single posting when appropriate.

Mission and Values. The mission of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical  School District is to provide education that is rigorous, relevant, and meaningful to each student  in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in academic, career and technical excellence.  This experience encourages lifelong learning, fosters mutual respect, and instills social  responsibility, respect for diversity, equity, inclusion and responsible citizenship. Our core  values are preparation, passion, and perseverance. For information about Greater New Bedford  Regional Vocational Technical School District please visit our website at gnbvt.edu 

 The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity  employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard  to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,  gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate  on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender  identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and  activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities.