World Language Teaching Assistant (Full-Time or Part-Time)

HFM BOCES is seeking a student-centered and flexible World Language Teaching Assistant to support innovative world language programming delivered through in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning environments. The successful candidate will work closely with certified world language teachers teaching virtually to facilitate instruction, support student engagement, and extend learning opportunities to students across HFM BOCES programs and component school districts.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Responsibilities

• Support certified world language teachers in delivering instruction to students in grades 9-12 virtually.

• Assist with virtual, hybrid, and in-person world language classes.

• Facilitate student participation, engagement, and communication during live virtual instruction.

• Provide instructional support, small-group assistance, and academic reinforcement under the supervision of a certified teacher.

• Serve as an on-site liaison for students participating in remotely delivered language courses.

• Travel to HFM BOCES programs and component school districts to support students and coordinate instructional activities.

• Assist with classroom management, attendance, assessment administration, and instructional technology.

• Support student success by monitoring progress and communicating concerns to supervising teachers.

• Collaborate with school staff, college partners, and families as appropriate.

• Participate in professional learning and school activities as assigned.

Assignment

• Full-time or part-time opportunities available.

• Minimum appointment: 0.2 FTE.

• Primary assignment based through HFM BOCES.

• Position includes support for students located at:

  • HFM BOCES programs

  • Component school districts

• Travel throughout the HFM BOCES region may be required

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience and FTE and in accordance with the HFM BOCES Teachers' contract.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Letter of interest

• Resume

• Proof of certification or eligibility for certification

• Application materials as required by HFM BOCES

Teaching Assistant – Environmental Conservation Program

HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education Center

Help Develop the Next Generation of Environmental and Natural Resource Professionals

Do you have a passion for the outdoors, natural resources, conservation, and mentoring young people? HFM BOCES is seeking an energetic, safety-conscious, and student-focused Teaching Assistant to support our Environmental Conservation Program.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced educators, conservation professionals, employers, and community partners while helping students prepare for careers in forestry, natural resource management, wildlife conservation, landscaping, heavy equipment operation, environmental services, and related fields.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will help students develop the technical skills, environmental awareness, professionalism, safety practices, and work ethic needed to succeed in today's conservation and natural resource industries. Your support will help create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, shop, and outdoor field environments.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the Environmental Conservation instructor with daily classroom, laboratory, shop, and outdoor field instruction.
• Support students during hands-on activities involving forestry, natural resource management, wildlife and habitat conservation, land management, landscaping, equipment operation, and environmental stewardship.
• Assist students with the safe and proper use of hand tools, power equipment, forestry tools, landscaping equipment, and other equipment utilized within the Environmental Conservation Program.
• Help prepare tools, equipment, materials, instructional areas, and outdoor learning environments for daily activities and projects.
• Reinforce proper personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment operation, job-site safety, and industry-standard safety practices.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and functional classroom, shop, equipment storage, and outdoor instructional areas.
• Support students individually and in small groups under the direction of the instructor.
• Assist students with identifying trees, plants, wildlife, soils, and other natural resources while reinforcing principles of conservation and responsible land management.
• Support field-based projects involving forestry, trail development, habitat improvement, landscaping, land maintenance, and other conservation-related activities.
• Reinforce workplace readiness skills including teamwork, communication, professionalism, dependability, problem-solving, time management, leadership, and safety awareness.
• Assist with student projects, career and technical student activities, competitions, field trips, industry visits, community projects, and work-based learning experiences.
• Help students understand career pathways, certifications, post secondary opportunities, and employer expectations within environmental conservation and natural resource industries.
• Collaborate with conservation organizations, municipalities, environmental agencies, forestry professionals, landscaping businesses, equipment professionals, and other industry partners to enhance student learning.
• Encourage student engagement, responsibility, environmental stewardship, confidence, and career exploration.
• Assist with the transportation, setup, inspection, cleaning, and storage of tools and equipment as appropriate.
• Perform other duties related to the Environmental Conservation Program as assigned by the instructor or CTE administration.

Why Join HFM BOCES?

• Inspire and mentor students exploring careers connected to conservation, forestry, natural resources, equipment operation, landscaping, and the environment.
• Work in a Career and Technical Education environment where students learn through authentic, hands-on experiences.
• Spend time supporting instruction both indoors and outdoors, helping students apply classroom concepts in real-world environments.
• Build relationships with conservation organizations, employers, municipalities, environmental agencies, forestry professionals, and other industry partners throughout the region.
• Help students develop the technical and employability skills employers expect from the next generation of workers.
• Support workforce development efforts that directly impact local employers and communities throughout the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery region.
• Be part of a collaborative educational team dedicated to helping students discover their talents, develop confidence, and successfully transition into employment, postsecondary education, apprenticeships, or additional training.

 

Make an Impact Beyond the Classroom

At HFM BOCES, the Environmental Conservation Program is about more than learning how to operate equipment or work outdoors. It is about helping students understand the responsibility that comes with managing and protecting our natural resources.

Students develop technical knowledge while learning safety, environmental stewardship, teamwork, problem-solving, responsibility, communication, and leadership—skills that will serve them throughout their careers.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping students gain confidence, develop industry-ready skills, work safely and responsibly, and discover the many career opportunities available in environmental conservation and natural resource industries.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about the outdoors, conservation, natural resources, hands-on learning, and helping young people achieve their goals, we encourage you to apply and become part of the HFM BOCES Environmental Conservation Program.

Help us prepare the next generation of conservation professionals, forestry workers, equipment operators, landscapers, natural resource technicians, environmental professionals, and skilled workers while making a lasting impact on students and the regional workforce.

Salary commensurate with experience.

HFM BOCES Special Education has an opening for a Teaching Assistant. This position supports students with diverse learning, physical, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs in achieving their educational goals. The role involves working closely with special education teachers, classroom teachers, therapists, and families to provide individualized assistance, promote student independence, and help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Salary commensurate with experience.