Job Description

SUMMARY PURPOSE

OF POSITION:

Teaching Assistants assist with teaching and reinforcing learning concepts in the adult education classrooms. Teaching Assistants may work in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and/or Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency Test preparation (HiSET) classes. Teaching Assistants will work part-time mornings and/or evenings.


EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.

  • Presents subject matter to adult learners, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods.

  • Assists adult learners, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.

  • Serves as a substitute teacher for the classroom teacher when necessary.

  • Establishes positive rapport with students served.

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    Job Details

    Location
    Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Job Type
    Staff Part Time
    Category
    Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
    Posted Date
    February 09, 2026
    Deadline
    March 21, 2026