Maritime Trades Teacher Assistant (Future Opportunities)

About the role

The Division of Workforce Partnerships at Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is seeking teacher assistants to support the delivery of non-credit courses in the proprietary maritime trades curriculum. These positions are part-time and may include both in-person and online training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Aid in classroom and hands-on instruction within the maritime trades curriculum.
• Organize work plans, equipment, and lab assignments for the instructor.
• Mentor and teach students individually.
• Utilize technology for effective communication with students and colleagues, and assist with program record-keeping and reporting.
• Increase student motivation and retention by discouraging withdrawals and maintaining satisfactory retention rates.
• Affirm the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and follow CCRI's policies for accommodating student requests.
• Keep organized records of students' attendance, assessments, and progress, culminating in a final evaluation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Inventory tools and tool bags at the beginning and end of each lab shift to ensure proper maintenance.
• Operate the tool crib and serve as the tool crib attendant when needed.
• Attend regular teacher assistant trainings (at least twice a year).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in a trade environment and/or an education shop environment.
• High proficiency in technology, particularly Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and internet for instructional and program purposes.
• Creativity and flexibility in the classroom.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative work with students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in adult education settings.
• 5+ years of experience in pipefitting, sheet metal, or electrical trades.
• Relevant teaching and/or TA experience.
• Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning theory, life skills, and college and career readiness curricula for adult populations.

Minimum Requirements

• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Application Information

• Division: Division of Workforce Partnerships and Institutional Advancement
• Department: Workforce Development
• Locations: Westerly Education Center
• Hourly salary range: $18 - $35
• Job Type: Part-Time Staff
• Funding Source: Unrestricted
• Exempt?: No
• Yearly Schedule: Calendar
• Union: N/A
• Pay Grade: N/A
• Application Open Date: February 02, 2026
• Application Close Date: July 31, 2026

About Community College of Rhode Island

Since its founding on September 24, 1964, Community College of Rhode Island has been a cornerstone of higher education in the state, offering affordable and high-quality education to all Rhode Islanders.

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