Teaching Assistant: Grades 3-5 Student Support

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Public Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant at Nantucket Intermediate School in Nantucket, MA. The role involves supporting teachers, supervising students, and facilitating instruction in grades 3–5. Candidates must be able to work within school hours, maintain confidentiality, and assist with recordkeeping and student progress.

The position is full-time with responsibilities from the start of the school year. Citizenship or work authorization in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students, teachers, staff and parents.
• Patience and ability to work with students of varying abilities.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with technology-based activities that aid student progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in supervising students throughout the school day.
• Instructs students individually or in small groups as needed.
• Plan lessons and prepare materials for instructional use.
• Assign homework and lead group activities.
• Monitor student progress and maintain records.
• Attend meetings and communicate with teachers and parents as required.
• Assist with behavior plans and data collection.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom support

Student supervision

Diversity awareness

Technology in classroom

Confidentiality

Communication with parents

Recordkeeping

Job description

Nantucket Public Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant at Nantucket Intermediate School in Nantucket, MA. The role involves supporting teachers, supervising students, and facilitating instruction in grades 3–5. Candidates must be able to work within school hours, maintain confidentiality, and assist with recordkeeping and student progress.

The position is full-time with responsibilities from the start of the school year. Citizenship or work authorization in the United States is required.