What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maritime Trades Teachers Assistant position at Community College of Rhode Island?
Department
Workforce Partnerships
Position Category
Temporary/Part-time
About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.
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Job Summary
CCRI invites applicants to apply for future opportunities. This posting is not for an immediate vacancy but for upcoming opportunities. By applying, you will be placed in a pool of candidates who will be reviewed when a suitable position becomes available.
The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for maritime teacher’s assistants to teach their proprietary Electric Boat workforce trainings. CCRI is seeking maritime professionals, preferably with some teaching experience, to join the academic team at our Westerly satellite location on a year-round, part-time basis.
The teacher assistant assists in the delivery of our non-credit maritime trades’ curriculum and educational programs for the Division of Workforce Partnerships.
The teacher assistant assists the instructor in ensuring that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational and employment objectives.
Trainings are scheduled in response to employer partner demand and can include day, evening and/or weekend hours. The Division is looking to build a bank of teachers’ assistants to meet the varied needs of Rhode Island employers.
This role is in response to employer demand and can include day, evening, and/or weekend hours. The maritime trades teacher assistant will be responsible for communicating what shifts they are available to work and ensuring that they are able to work all classes that they agree to teach.
Teacher assistants are scheduled on both 1st and 2nd shift schedules. If available to work on 2nd shift, the teacher assistant must be willing to work until 12 a.m.
The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for maritime teacher’s assistants to teach their proprietary Electric Boat workforce trainings. CCRI is seeking maritime professionals, preferably with some teaching experience, to join the academic team at our Westerly satellite location on a year-round, part-time basis.
The teacher assistant assists in the delivery of our non-credit maritime trades’ curriculum and educational programs for the Division of Workforce Partnerships.
The teacher assistant assists the instructor in ensuring that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational and employment objectives.
Trainings are scheduled in response to employer partner demand and can include day, evening and/or weekend hours. The Division is looking to build a bank of teachers’ assistants to meet the varied needs of Rhode Island employers.
This role is in response to employer demand and can include day, evening, and/or weekend hours. The maritime trades teacher assistant will be responsible for communicating what shifts they are available to work and ensuring that they are able to work all classes that they agree to teach.
Teacher assistants are scheduled on both 1st and 2nd shift schedules. If available to work on 2nd shift, the teacher assistant must be willing to work until 12 a.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in classroom and hands-on instruction in our maritime trades’ curriculum
- Keep work plans, equipment and lab assignments organized for the instructor
- Provide one-to-one mentoring and teaching of students
- Use technology to communicate effectively with students and colleagues and assist with program record keeping and reporting requirements
- Work creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention
- Understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and adhere to CCRI’s policies and procedures for responding to student requests for accommodations
- Assist in keeping organized records of students’ attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation
- Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences
- Attend regular teacher assistant training (minimum of 2 per year)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Experience in a trade environment and/or an education shop environment
- Experience in either traditional instruction, peer training, or on-the-job mentoring
- Intermediate digital communication technology skills (presentation tools, online meetings, etc.)
- Experience with classroom/team management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, primarily), email, and the internet for instruction and program purposes
- Creativity and flexibility in the classroom are expected
- Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
- Work collaboratively with students and colleagues
Competencies
- At least 1 years’ experience working for Electric Boat
- Experience in the pipefitting, electrical, sheet metal, painting, rigging, mechanical STO, or electrical STO trades
- Experience working in adult education settings
- Relevant teaching and/or TA experience
- Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning theory, life skills and college and career readiness curricula for adult populations
Reports To
Westerly Satellite Program Coordinator & Maritime Trades Program Coordinators
Campus Location
Satellite Campus
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information
Availability for 1st shift and 2nd shift Mondays through Fridays. If working on 2nd shift, teacher assistants must be willing to work until 12 a.m.
Work Schedule
Other
Benefits
No
Salary/Hourly Rate
Part-Time hourly rate starts at $36.00
Additional Salary Information
Opportunity to be paid at instructor rate of $48.80 when instructor leaves for the day.
Licenses, Tools and Equipment
Will be expected to operate and safely oversee the use of heavy machinery.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary or grant)
Salary : $36
