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Job Summary:
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
Campus Location: Satellite Campus
Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time
Salary Range: Part-Time hourly rate starts at $36.00
Special Instructions to Applicants:
If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please disregard these sections within the online application.
Finalists may be required to provide official college transcripts.
CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Division of Institutional Equity, Human Resources, and Organizational Development prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311 or emailing [email protected].
EEO Statement:
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The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html