Project Forward Classroom Assistant, Hospitality and Culinary Arts

Project Equity; West Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Community College is seeking a part-time Classroom Assistant to support the Hospitality and Culinary Arts program under the supervision of Classroom Instructors and the Project Forward Learning Disability Specialist.

The role involves assisting with design, implementation, and evaluation of course materials, maintaining attendance data, and ensuring student health and safety while upholding confidentiality and program protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong written skills and very strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional classroom support to students and staff in classroom and field experience settings as directed by the classroom teacher in Hospitality and Culinary Arts.
• Implement modifications and adaptations to the environment or materials as directed by the classroom instructor.
• Assist staff in maintaining charts, data, and other records related to student progress and attendance.
• Reinforce academic and social behaviors as taught by the instructor and program expectations.
• Model professional social and work skills for students and staff.
• Assist in managing student behavior by applying proactive strategies.
• Be a cooperative team member in all course and program activities.
• Attend Project Forward in‑service meetings and workshops to maintain skills.
• Provide verbal/written feedback of observations to assist instructors in evaluating students.
• Participate in lesson and classroom activity planning as directed by instructor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Project Forward administration or instructors.

Skills

Strong written skills

Very strong computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Classroom Assistants work directly under the supervision of Classroom Instructors and the Project Forward Learning Disability Specialist. The primary function is to support the design, implementation, and evaluation process of the Hospitality and Culinary Arts course material, as directed by the instructor. Assistants will help protect student health and safety while adhering to confidentiality requirements and program protocols. They demonstrate integrity, respect for diversity, and all standards of ethical conduct. They will also be responsible for attendance data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional classroom support to students and staff in both classroom and field experience settings, as directed by the classroom teacher in the Hospitality and Culinary Arts vocation.
• Implement modifications and adaptations to the environment or materials as directed by the classroom instructor.
• Assist staff in maintaining charts, data, and other records related to student progress and record keeping (absences).
• Reinforce all academic/social behaviors as taught and expected by instructor and consistent with program expectations.
• Model appropriate social and professional skills, participation, adult behaviors, and problem‑solving skills.
• Assist classroom instructor in managing student behavior by applying proactive strategies when faced with adverse student behaviors.
• Act as a cooperative team member in all course and program‑related experiences.
• Maintain professional Classroom Assistant skills by attending Project Forward in‑service meetings and workshops.
• Provide verbal/written feedback of all requested observations for the purpose of assisting classroom instructors in evaluating students.
• Participate in lesson and classroom activity planning as directed by instructor.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned and/or requested from time to time by Project Forward administration or classroom instructors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong written skills and very strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Additional Preferred Qualification

One year of experience working with individuals with special needs.

Compensation

$20.00 per hour for up to 18 hours per week. Part‑time, non‑benefited, non‑unit position.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Eligibility Requirements

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations. Appointment is subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), and national background checks. The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504, and other applicable statutes and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's affirmative action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.