Teaching Assistants - Middle School

The Birches Academy of Academics and Art; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Birches Academy of Academics and Art in Salem, NH seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant for the Middle School to support a Lead Teacher in delivering a STEAM-integrated program for the 26-27 school year. The role involves assisting with instruction, classroom management, and fostering a safe, engaging learning environment.

Ideal candidates have related experience and a willingness to work flexible hours, including potential before/after care shifts; bachelor degree preferred but not required;

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in the implementation of a rigorous core academic program
• Assist the Lead Teacher to integrate STEAM into the core curriculum/ Middle School Math
• Instruct and facilitate student learning
• Foster critical thinking in students
• Provide emotionally and developmentally appropriate experiences for students
• Adjust instruction to engage/challenge learners, encourage independent learning & to develop a lifelong love of learning in students
• Assist in the supervision of student lunch and recess periods
• Work as a professional member of a grade level teaching team
• Assist the Lead Teacher in meeting individual needs of each student
• Minimum of one shift in our before and/or after care program
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Education

Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

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Teaching Assistants - Middle School

Job Details

Job ID: 5936606

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Birches Academy of Academics & Art is a STEAM integrated charter school in Salem, NH. We are seeking a Teaching Assistants to assist a Lead Teacher for the 26-27 school year.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in the implementation of a rigorous core academic program
• Assist the Lead Teacher to integrate STEAM into the core curriculum/ Middle School Math
• Instruct and facilitate student learning
• Foster critical thinking in students
• Provide emotionally and developmentally appropriate experiences for students
• Adjust instruction to engage/challenge learners, encourage independent learning & to develop a lifelong love of learning in students
• Assist in the supervision of student lunch and recess periods
• Work as a professional member of a grade level teaching team
• Assist the Lead Teacher in meeting individual needs of each student
• Minimum of one shift in our before and/or after care program
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

This is not a special ed/para position and is good experience for someone who may want to become a Teacher.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to The Birches Academy of Academics and Art

The Birches Academy of Academics and Art is an arts integrated charter school with grades k-8. Our population comes from a dozen towns in southern New Hampshire.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erin Balfe
• 419 S Broadway
• Salem, New Hampshire 03079
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]