Primary School Classroom Assistant — Make a Difference

Hoxsie Elementary; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick Public Schools at Hoxsie Elementary in Warwick, Rhode Island, is hiring a Teacher Assistant Primary AAP. The position runs 7:00 to 2:30, 35 hours per week for 36 weeks per year, with pay ranging from $21 to $27.76 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting the classroom teacher, preparing materials, supervising students, and supporting bus arrival. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or GED with TA program certification or related coursework, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Ability to perform accurate tabulations and computations.
• Ability to understand and carry out directions orally and in writing.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build working relationships with staff, students, parents and the community.
• Creative thinking and problem solving; reinforce information one-on-one or in small groups.
• Understanding of child development, especially related to special services and school policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in supervising students.
• Prepare, distribute and display materials as directed.
• Meet the bus and assist children into the classroom.
• Help maintain order during instruction.
• Assist with toileting and diaper changes as needed.
• Assist in transporting students and supervising during activities.
• Maintain records as required by the teacher.
• Assist during games, walks, and exercises; perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Tabulations & computations

Oral & written communication

Independent work

Interpersonal relations

Creative thinking & problem solving

Child development understanding

Policy awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 credits in education or an AA in TA field

Teacher Assistant Training Program Certification

Job description

Warwick Public Schools at Hoxsie Elementary in Warwick, Rhode Island, is hiring a Teacher Assistant Primary AAP. The position runs 7:00 to 2:30, 35 hours per week for 36 weeks per year, with pay ranging from $21 to $27.76 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting the classroom teacher, preparing materials, supervising students, and supporting bus arrival. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or GED with TA program certification or related coursework, strong communication, and