Summer Squad Teacher Assistants

North Kingstown School Department

Job Location:

North Kingstown, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

To support North Kingstown School Departments commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion respect and equity in education the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity diversity and belonging.

FUNCTIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Job Title: Summer Squad Teacher Assistant

Department:

Department: NKSD Office of Family Learning

Reports to:

Reports to: Equity Belonging Community Engagement Coordinator

Supervises: NA

Description of job:

Program: Summer Squad 2026

Grant funded through the Governors LEARN365 program NKSDs Office of Family Learning hosts Summer Squad a six-week summer learning program. Outdoor and classroom space will be used for learning activities and will be facilitated by NKSD teachers. The focus of this program is to mitigate summer learning loss by engaging participants in fun experiential learning activities.

Four (4) Teaching Assistant positions (subject to participant enrollment) available to:

Assist teachers with work with targeted students in rising grades 1-6;

Help with student arrive and dismissal;

Serve as a positive mentors & role models;

Utilize print and digital tools for attendance collection and reporting;

participate in pre planning and post evaluation activities;

Candidates are required to meet with a planning team prior to the start of the program and participate in all meetings as required by funders.

Details:

Program will run from July 7th to August 13th and target 50 students.

Teacher assistants will be paid $20 per hr plus FICA/Medicare (no additional benefits) for 14 hours/week

Program hours are between Monday-Thursday morning 8:30-11:30 am

Protective Personal Equipment:

n/a

Classification:

Sedentary:

Light: X

Medium:

Heavy:

Very Heavy:

Classification Key:

Sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally; negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push/pull or otherwise move objects;

Light Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects;

Medium Exerting 20 lbs. 50 lbs. of force occasionally; 10 lbs. 20 lbs. frequent; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;

Heavy Exerting 50 lbs. 100 lbs. of force occasionally; in excess of 50 lbs. frequently; 10 lbs. 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;

Very Heavy Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally; and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently; in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Driving Requirements:

None:

Manual: own vehicle

Automatic: own vehicle

Work Environment
Floor Surface:	Tile and/or carpet
Inside:	Up to 100%	Outside:	Up to 100%
Lighting:	Incandescent or Fluorescent
Vibration:	n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

LIFTING Maximum weight lifted: up to 50 pounds occasionally
WEIGHT	Never	Occasionally	Frequently	Constant	Heights	Description of object
0 10 lbs.			X
10 20 lbs.		X
20 35 lbs.		X
35 50 lbs.		X

CARRYING Maximum weight carried: up 35 10 lbs.
WEIGHT	Never	Occasionally	Frequently	Constant	Distances	Description of object
0 10 lbs.			X
10 20 lbs.		X
20 35 lbs.		X
35 50 lbs.	X

PUSHING/PULLING Maximum push/pull: 10 lbs.
WEIGHT or FORCE	Never	Occasionally	Frequently	Constant	Distances	Description of object
0 10 lbs.			X
10 20 lbs.		X
20 35 lbs.		X
100 lbs.		X

ACTIVITY	Never	Occasionally	Frequently	Constant	Comments
Sitting			X
Standing			X
Walking			X
Bending		X
Twisting		X
Crawling		X
Kneeling		X
Squatting		X
Climbing		X
Reaching Vertical		X
Reaching Horizontal			X
Grasping		X
Pinching		X
Manual Dexterity		X
Fine Dexterity		X

FREQUENCY KEY: Never (0%); Occasionally (0 33% of shift); Frequently (34-66% of shift); Constant (67 100% of shift)

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors or Associates degree in education field completion of 60 academic credits in an education field or achievement of passing score on the ParaPro qualifications test with the completion of Teacher Assistant Training Program as required by RIGL 16-11.2-2. Three to six months experience and/or training in a school environment providing support to students. Successfully complete and pass CPI training.

License/Certificate/Certification:

Per RIDE Requirements

Technological and/or Technical Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency in essential computer applications as required.

Communication Skills:

Strong oral and written communications skills. Able to respond simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs and confidentiality.

Planning Skills:

Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and teachers within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner.

Interpersonal and Problem solving skills:

Ability to interact with students staff and members of the community in a respectful and positive manner. Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem solving approach.

Terms of Employment:

Yearly depending on funding.

Evaluation:

Date: 2/2026

Required Experience:

Junior IC