About this role
We are seeking a knowledgeable and dependable Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our Companion Animals Program. The TA will support the lead instructor in delivering hands-on and classroom instruction across animal health, nutrition, behavior, grooming, and husbandry. The ideal candidate has direct experience handling diverse companion animals—including dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, and fish—and a passion for guiding students toward careers in the animal industry. As an employee of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District, you are offered a number of robust benefits that support you, your family, and your professional growth. More specifically, for most full-time and part-time (in excess of 20 hours per week) employees, we offer:
• Competitive wages that compensate you for your knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace.
• Generous employer-covered health insurance (Employer/Employee premium cost sharing at 75/25). Coverage options are through the Group Insurance Commission.
• Comprehensive dental insurance through Delta Dental of Massachusetts, currently covering over 90% of dentists throughout Massachusetts.
• Robust vision insurance through EyeMed for glasses, contacts and optical needs.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and free, paid training.
• Supplemental income earning opportunities, such as athletics programming, integration academies, and club advisor positions.
• Affordable term life insurance through the Group Insurance Commission providing your family or loved one(s) with financial security in the event of an unforeseen passing.
• Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources.
• Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes that are tailored to your busy schedule and health goals.
• And so much more!
JOB DESCRIPTION Teaching Assistant REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Teaching Assistant reports to the CTAE Coordinator. QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual preferred.
• 2–5 years of field experience required.
• Satisfactory SAFIS, CORI, and SORI background checks required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent-Director may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal law.
DUTIES:
• Under supervision, assists the Teacher in the administration of instruction in traditional and non traditional settings;
• Assist the Teacher in the preparation of lessons and other related learning materials;
• Integrates the basic principles of child development to complement learning goals;
• Redirects and adapts students who are observed having difficulties towards the appropriate classroom resources;
• Builds formidable and educationally appropriate relationships with students;
• Implements appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities;
• Performs other duties as required and assumes such other responsibilities as the Coordinator or their Designee may assign.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times. The position may require in and out-of-district travel. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• This is a 10-month position, 184 day position, with hours to be set by the Coordinator or designee.
• Salary and fringe benefits are established by the Superintendent-Director in accordance with the policies established by the School Committee.