Temporary Project Assistant, Class I

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve seeks a Project Assistant, Class I, at Eastlake Middle School & NCI Willoughby. The position runs from 10/27/2026 through 12/15/2026, with a workday from 7:10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

and a 1/2 hour lunch break. Primary duties include assisting the vocational teacher and supporting student instruction. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for higher education credits and the Ohio Educational Aide permit.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions; work with students, staff, and the public in group or individual settings; improvise in difficult situations; maintain class order during teacher's absence.
• Good verbal and written skills desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Ohio permit preferred; college coursework encouraged.
• Associate degree or higher OR 48 semester hours/72 quarter hours required by some programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the vocational teacher with responsibilities and duties of the assignment.
• Aid in enhancing individual instruction and academics per student needs.
• Support class management and order during teacher's absence.

Skills

Follow instructions

Work with students

Improvise under stress

Verbal/written skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Ohio Educational Aide permit

Associate's degree or higher

48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Project Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
• Location:
  Eastlake Middle School & NCI Willoughby

Project Assistant, Class I - For 10/27/2026 through 12/15/2026 subject to change

-NCI Willoughby- Career Tech Auto Collision
7:10 a.m.-2:40 p.m. (1/2 hour non-working lunch), 7 hours/day
Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.23 - $26.08
Primary Duties: Assist the vocational teacher with the responsibilities and duties of his/her assignment and aid in enhancing individual instruction and academics, per the needs of the students.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills – Ability to follow instructions; must be able to work with students, staff, and the public both individually and in group situations; be able to improvise in difficult and/or unusual situations and function under stress; to improvise and maintain class order during teacher's absence from the room. Good verbal and written skills desired

Characteristics/Traits – Must maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance; have control over emotions; be self-motivated, punctual, dependable in attendance, reliable in work habits, and be task oriented; exercise discretion and good judgment; be in good physical and mental health; be of good moral character; and be able to derive some degree of satisfaction interacting with students.

Education/Training Experience – High School diploma or equivalent is required; higher education course credit and/or job related training preferred. The Ohio Department of Education requires a one-year Educational Aide permit.

Applicants must also meet one State of Ohio requirement:

• Hold an Associate's Degree or higherfrom an accredited college or university
• Have completed at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an accredited college or university