4 Hour Teacher Assistant- Long Term Sub

Forest Avenue Elementary School; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Middletown Public Schools – Forest Avenue Elementary School in Middletown, RI is seeking a part-time Long Term Substitute for a 4-hour Teacher Assistant role. The position runs Sept 28 to Nov 6, 2026, supporting teachers and students in instructional activities.

Requirements include a diploma orAssociate Degree (preferred), ability to work with diverse learners, and capacity to follow RI DOE guidelines. State residency/citizenship and a suitable background check are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or High School diploma (preferred).
• Demonstrate literacy to work with teachers and students.
• Complete RI DOE-approved training within 3 months of employment or equivalent certification.
• Meet No Child Left Behind requirements.
• Knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures in learning environments.
• Support teachers by participating in instructional opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by participating in instructional opportunities.
• Support a learning environment with appropriate behavior and positive social interactions.
• Interact effectively with staff, parents, students and others outside the school system.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Skills

Literacy skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Minimal supervision

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Associate Degree

High School diploma

Tools

Training program approved by RIDOE

Job description

Middletown Public Schools Forest Avenue Elementary School - Middletown, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

4 Hour Teacher Assistant- Long Term Sub

Middletown Public Schools Forest Avenue Elementary School - Middletown, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5924672
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

Long Term Substitute: September 28 - November 6, 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Associate Degree (preferred) or High School diploma.
• 2. Demonstrate literacy skills necessary to work with teachers and students.
• 3. Complete a training program approved by Rhode Island Department of Education within three months of employment or similar certification from another state.
• 4. Requirements per No Child Left Behind.
• 5. Knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures of the learning environment.
• 6. Support teachers by participating in instructional opportunities.
• 7. Support a learning environment that encourages appropriate standards of behavior and positive social interaction for students.
• 8. Interact effectively with staff, parents, students and persons outside of the school system.
• 9. Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• 10. Demonstrate skills in computer literacy.
• 11. Work with minimum supervision.
• 12. Ability to adapt to unexpected interruptions of the daily work pattern.
• 13. Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to team efforts and organizational efforts.
• 14. Positive attitude.
• 15. Successful interview.
• 16. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Screening Committee may find appropriate.

Position Type: Part-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• State of Rhode Island Teacher Assistant Requirements
  https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/other-tools-information/teacher-assistants
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Silveira
• 315 Forest Avenue
• Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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