Program Lab Assistant, Pre-Tech 1 and 4 (Temporary)

Our Center for Technology, Essex has an opportunity for a full-time classroom assistant to support our Pre-Tech 1 and 4 programs for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year. Pre-Tech 1 covers building arts and small engine systems, and Pre-Tech 4 covers natural resources. This position is currently available on a temporary one-year basis. Pre-Tech 1 is a program in which students explore the world of mechanics and woodworking. Students work on a variety of carpentry and building projects from lamps and cutting boards to doghouses and storage sheds. In addition, students discover the ins and outs of small engines by dissecting and restoring engines and equipment to working order. Pre-Tech 4 provides an opportunity for students to study curriculum related to natural resources in an environment that caters to a hands-on, creative and mindful individual. The class explores many topics, including heavy equipment, welding, soil science, forestry and silviculture (Silviculture is the fancy name given to the growing and cultivation of trees). Instructional units will be structured around student led projects and activities that focus on communication, academics and occupational skills. The Pre-tech lab assistant assists the program instructor in the education of students including management of student behavior; record keeping; instructional assistance; classroom and field work/laboratory safety, security, set-up and organization; and interaction and communication with students, support staff, parents/guardians, and other internal and external constituents. Pay: 22.43+ based on experience EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off, medical, and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution. Individual with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply: Two years of relevant experience in the trades Experience working with children/adolescents and adults especially those with special needs or at-risk of dropping out of school Good basic supervisory skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Good planning or organizational skills For additional information, CLICK HERE for a copy of the full job description. Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one." EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices. EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.

Created: 2026-03-10