Alma del Mar Charter School·New Bedford, Massachusetts
The teaching assistant will support school-wide systems and routines such as arrival, meal times, and recess while collaborating with lead teachers. They may also act as a substitute teacher throughout the building as needed to support student learning.
About Alma Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders.
We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education.
As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.
We’re located in New Bedford, Massachusetts a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.
Alma gets results for kids.
Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs.
In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth.
We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.
This position is intended to start in August 2026 and is budgeted for just the 2026-2027 school year.
Successful teaching assistants will be considered for other roles for which they are qualified.
The Teaching Assistant - Temporary Role Our Teaching Assistant role is a perfect opportunity to give talented individuals practice and experience teaching and working with kids.
They will support with schoolwide systems and routines like arrival, meal times, recess, and dismissal.
They will work in collaboration with and under the guidance of experienced Lead Teachers.
Teaching Assistants may also act as substitutes throughout the building as needed.
The content and age range of students they work with will depend on the needs of the school.
Who We’re Looking For We seek outstanding people with the following qualifications: Must be 18 or older Prior experience working with children in a professional capacity, or as a regular volunteer is required A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be compensated higher.
In addition, the ideal candidate has the following competencies: Show me the Outcomes: Filters every decision through the lens of potential impact on the students High Demand, High Support: Sets a high bar for self, colleagues and scholars.
Salary for this role is $40,000. Multilingual candidates are compensated higher. Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have prior experience working with children in a professional or volunteer capacity. A passion for working with students and a belief in their potential for success are required.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Massachusetts are often tied to steady school and early childhood staffing needs, especially where programs need support with classroom routines and student supervision. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a CDA, an associate degree, or 60 college credits, along with strong communication skills and the physical ability to stay active with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your credentials and lifting expectations match the posting before applying.
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