High School Teaching Assistant

Manchester-Essex-Regional-School-District; Manchester-by-the-Sea (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Essex Regional School District in Manchester, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated High School Teaching Assistant to support students in a study hall, assist with homework, supervise the Learning Commons, and help manage student behavior.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school staff, strong communication, and technology skills. Prior experience is preferred; citizenship/residency or work authorization is required for employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a member of the school based team.
• Good people skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective student management skills.
• Excellent technology skills.
• Ability to be firm when necessary, maintaining close supervision of students during unstructured time.
• Ability and eagerness to work with and manage young adults.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of people: students, faculty, staff, parents, vendors, and donors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Possess strong computer skills including working knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Publisher.

Responsibilities

• To assist students in an effective study hall during the absence of teacher.
• The TA's primary focus will be working directly with students to ensure orderly conduct.
• This support includes assisting with studying, homework and is a resource for support.
• The TA manages the culture and physical space of the Learning Commons and assists in supervising students both inside and directly outside the space.
• May also include supervision of middle school students as needed.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Student management

Written and verbal communication

Technology proficiency

Collaboration with diverse groups

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office Suite

Excel

Word

Publisher

Job description

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High School Teaching Assistant

Manchester Essex Regional School District Manchester Essex Regional High School - Manchester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916981

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

To assist students in an effective study hall during the absence of teacher. In this capacity, the Teaching Assistants primary focus will be working directly with students to ensure orderly conduct. This support includes assisting with studying, homework and is a resource for support. The Teaching Assistant manages the culture and physical space of the Learning Commons and assists in supervising students both inside and directly outside the space. May also include supervision of middle school students as needed.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $24 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Requirements

• Ability to work as a member of the school based team
• Good people skills
• Good organizational skills
• Effective student management skills
• Excellent technology skills
• Ability to be firm when necessary, maintaining close supervision of students during unstructured time
• Ability and eagerness to work with and manage young adults
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of people: students, faculty, staff, parents, vendors, and donors
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Possess strong computer skills including working knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Publisher
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Julie Sgroi , High School Principal
• 36 Lincoln Street
• Manchester, Massachusetts 01944
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]