CTE Teaching Assistant - Career and Technical Education

Thomas R. Proctor High School; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica, NY is seeking a CTE Teaching Assistant to support classroom and lab activities in EV Automotive Technology and Construction Technologies.

The role requires NYS Teaching Assistant Certification and involves assisting with student learning, materials prep, and safety in a hands-on educational setting. Responsibilities include reinforcing employability skills, helping with work-based learning, and performing clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (any level) is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with students in educational, technical or vocational settings preferred.
• Experience in Career and Technical Education, Construction or Electric Vehicle Automotive is preferred.
• Ability to support student success, workplace readiness, career explorations and safety.
• OSHA 10 certification must be completed prior to 10/1/2026. To be provided by the District.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom and laboratory instruction under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Prepare instructional materials and monitor student progress and behavior.
• Maintain a safe, organized learning environment and support tools/equipment/technology.
• Support employability skills development and work-based learning activities.

Job description

CTE Teaching Assistant - Career and Technical Education

Utica City School District Thomas R. Proctor High School - Utica, New York Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5855979

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Utica City School District is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the following vacancies:

Teaching Assistant

Department: CTE (Career and Technical Education)

Subjects/Pathways: EV Automotive Technology; Construction Technologies

Description:

The CTE Teaching Assistant supports classroom and laboratory instruction under the direction of a certified teacher. Responsibilities include assisting students with academic and hands-on learning activities, preparing instructional materials, monitoring student progress and behavior, maintaining a safe and organized learning environment, and support the use of tools, equipment and technology. The Teach Assistant also helps reinforce employability skills, assist with work-based learning and performs related clerical and organizational tasks.

Qualifications:

• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (any level), required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with students in educational, technical or vocational settings preferred.
• Experience in Career and Technical Education, Construction or Electric Vehicle Automotive.
• Ability to support student success, workplace readiness, career explorations and safety.
• OSHA 10 certification must be completed prior to 10/1/2026. To be provided by the District.

Job Details:

• Union: SEIU
• 35-hours per week, full-time
• Individual Health Insurance Benefits Available

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.48 to $19.48 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Klimek
• 929 York Street
• Utica, New York 13502-4868
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]