Job NumberHFM25/26 TAPosition Start Date12/1/2025
**Anticipated Vacancy**
Job Title: Teaching Assistant – HFM PTECH Program Location: SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Student Union Employment Type: Full-Time, 10-Month Position (Job hours 7:50-2:15) Certification Requirement: Teaching Assistant (any level)
Position Overview:
The HFM PTECH Teaching Assistant supports students enrolled in the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program, a six-year initiative that blends high school, college, and career preparation. This role is based at SUNY FMCC and focuses on academic support, classroom coverage, and professional skills development.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Support:
Assist students in a study lab environment with academic tutoring across multiple subjects.
Provide one-on-one and small group support to reinforce classroom instruction.
Occasionally cover classes for PTECH teachers, delivering predesigned lessons and maintaining classroom management.
Support students with special needs or accommodations under the supervision of certified teachers.
Workshop Facilitation:
Teach predesigned workshops on professional skills, career readiness, and other enrichment topics aligned with PTECH goals to small groups of students.
Student Engagement & Management:
Monitor and guide student behavior in the FMCC Student Union and study lab spaces.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
Collaborate with PTECH staff to identify and address student academic and behavioral concerns.
Administrative & Collaborative Duties:
Communicate effectively with teachers, college liaison, and college staff to support student success.
Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working with adolescents in educational settings.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a college environment.
Preferred Skills:
Comfort with technology and digital learning platforms.
Experience in tutoring or teaching in subjects such as math, science, ELA, or business.