Assistant Teacher - Preschool
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5- year old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
Salary Grade: 09
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Throughout its history, Mississippi State University-Extension (MSU-ES) has demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to programs that directly impact young children and their families. In the past decade, MSU-ES has distinguished itself as Mississippi's premier infrastructural support of high-quality early childhood education.
Area of Specialization:
MSU Extension Head Start Programs - Harrison County
Anticipated Appointment Date:
October 2023.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist the lead teacher in a classroom of 3-to 5 year-old children.
2. Demonstrates a warm, calm, and unhurried manner.
3. Serves as a role model for children and families.
4. Serve as a bus monitor during morning and afternoon bus routes.
5. Provides for the education, care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.
6. Meets the children's emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs.
7. Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities.
8. Maintains a cooperative relationship with children, co-workers, and parents.
9. Demonstrates increasing understanding of child growth and development in working with
children, in talking with parents, and in recording activities.
10. Attends staff meetings, reports problems of child or room management to the
Classroom Teacher promptly.
11. Attends in-service training, keeps current on developments in field of child development.
12. Follows personnel policies of the MSU-ES Head Start program and the University.
13. Assist in managing a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for young children.
14. Provides peer coaching with the lead teacher to other assistant teachers, floaters, and
substitute teachers.
15. Models exemplary classroom practices for other assistant teachers especially those
detailed in the Teacher Success Rubric and CLASS.
16. Responsible for collaborating with the Lead Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson
plans.
The assistant teacher is responsible for assisting in the Head Start classroom of 3-5 year old children. S/he works collaboratively with a lead teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The teacher's role encompasses effective practice in the following as outlined in our Teacher Success Rubric (TSR):
• CLASS teacher-child interactions
• Learning environment
• Curriculum
• Child assessment
• Meeting all children's needs
• Working with families
• Professional growth and collaboration
Performs any related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• CDA credential or enrolled to complete within one year of hire or a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with nine (9) credits in Early Childhood Education or enrolled to complete degree (with related credits) within one year of hire.
Licensures:
• Meets required standards as specified by the State Department of Health/Child Care Licensure Standards for staff including finger printing and background check.
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid within the 9 months of employment.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation - Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Substitutions:
• An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching preschool children including group experience with children from birth to four years old.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Current understanding of MS Child Care Licensing requirements
• Current understanding of Head Start Performance Standards
• Able to anticipate the needs of children
• Must be able to organize and execute daily activities
• Works well with other staff
• Intermediate computer literacy skills in email, Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Must be able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.
• This position will be inside and outside supervising children as weather permits as well as monitoring children on bus routes. Due to the primary work with young children, some exposure to communicable disease is likely.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: ***********************************
All applicants MUST apply online at ******************** to be considered for this position.
The following documents and information are required for application:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references
Screening Date:
September 4, 2023 until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: ************** or *******************.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at ************** or *******************. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
Child Care Nursery Attendant
Child care teacher job in Jackson, MS
Requirements
* Mandatory State and Federal background check
* Flexible availability including days, night, weekends and holidays
* Minimum age 18+
* CPR infant certified
* Prior nursery/babysitting experience a plus
* A positive attitude while on the job is also essential
Child Care Center Teacher Aide
Child care teacher job in Jackson, MS
Assists in the ongoing activities of the Center and serves as an aide in providing child care. Contributes to the proper growth and development of the children.
Responsibilities
Helps to provide an environment which promotes child growth and development. Plans and implements a daily activity program.
Maintains appropriate records.
Assures children's safety through proper supervision. Understands role in hospital's fire, safety and disaster programs.
Continues to grow in their knowledge of child development (15 hours year). Maintains good interpersonal relationships.
Adheres to dress code for department.
Adheres to Dominicare and hospital regulations. Is at work as scheduled and is on time.
Maintain flexibility with work schedule.
Attends all staff meetings.
Conversation is appropriate to parents. Is responsible to the director and assistant director.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Experience - Customer service and supervisory experience required.
Education - High school diploma or equivalent required.
Auto-ApplyTeacher Assistant - SPED Self contained
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Student Support Services/LD/BD Self-Contained
Attachment(s):
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Part Time Assistant Teacher
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
District: Petal School District
Position: First Part-time Teacher Assistant (19 hours per week)
Hours: Monday -Thursday (7:00 AM - 11:00 am) Friday (7:00 AM-10:00 AM)
Minimum Requirements: At least 48 hours of college credit or passing scores on WorkKeys test (Reading for Information, Mathematics, and Writing or Business Writing)
Wage to be determined depending on years of experience according to District Wage Scale. After review of applications, based on qualifications, selected candidates will be contacted for interview.
The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.
For questions regarding application or interview process, please contact Petal Primary School at ************.
Jennifer Carr, Human Resources Director
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*************
115 East Central Avenue, Petal, MS 39465
Kelli Brown, Title IX Coordinator
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115 East Central Avenue, Petal, MS 39465
Katie Charleville, Section 504 Coordinator
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613 South Main Street, Petal, MS 39465
Easy ApplyAssistant Teacher
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Qualifications:
Successfully passed 48 college course hours or Associate's Degree
Understanding of children
Reports To: Principal Job Goal: To assist the teacher, achieve teaching objectives by working with individual or small groups of students to help them achieve the skill level of the class as a whole.
Performance Responsibilities:
Assist the teacher in administering, scoring, and recording such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up-to-date.
Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story-telling.
Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
Assists students in the library or media center.
Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
Checks and records student attendance.
Collects and records collection of money.
Helps students with their clothing.
Assist with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
Assists with wash-up and toilet routines.
Alerts the regular teacher of nay problem or special information about an individual student.
Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of the certified teacher.
Participates in professional development activities as assigned.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibility as the teacher may from time to time assign.
Terms of employment: 187 days a year. Salary to be established by the Board.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
3RD - 5TH GRADES INTERVENTION TEACHER ASSISTANT
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Assistant Teacher (NOTE: This position applies to any individual hired in the capacity of assisting in the instructional setting and includes: Special Education Assistant, Native American Tutor, Library Assistant, Pre-K Assistant, and Title I Assistant)
TITLE OF SUPERVISORS: Teacher and Principal
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists as directed by the teacher in improving
the student's basic skills in reading and other academic
areas.
SALARY: Salary is reflective of the Yazoo County School District
salary schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant teachers shall have, at a minimum, a high school
diploma or a GED equivalent, and shall show demonstrable
proficiency in reading and writing skills and have a passing
score on the Work-keys assessment or completed 48 hours
of college coursework.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Assumes responsibilities as directed by the teacher and principal;
2. Operates within school district policies and procedures;
3. Promotes a positive image of the school district program to the public;
4. Works harmoniously with supervising teacher, staff, and students.;
5. Contributes to the development and implementation of a successful instructional
program;
6. Listens to students read orally and share experiences through oral expression skills;
7. Assists individuals and small groups with skill development in reading language,
mathematics, writing and interpreting directions to reinforce learning concepts;
8. Assists students with drill or additional instruction and review of skills missed through
absences;
9. Sets up and operates audio-visual aids to present/review subject matter to class;
10. Reads stories and monitors small group discussion and interaction;
11. Distributes and collects teaching materials such as textbooks, worksheets, tests, or writing
paper and pencils;
12. Assists in maintaining order in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc.;
13. Works cooperatively with the teacher in the instructional planning process;
14. Assists in the general neatness/attractiveness of the classroom and room arrangements
such as learning centers, bulletin boards and displays, and regrouping of furniture for
group activities;
15. Puts work on the marker-board and assists in preparing stencils, charts, posters, and
correcting papers;
16. Serves as an effective role model for primary grade students;
17. Assists in planning and conducting field trips;
18. Takes class to the library to assist librarian in working with students and selecting
materials;
19. Encourages students to have positive attitudes about self and work;
20. Adheres to district and school policies and regulations regarding work, breaks,
attendance, etc.;
21. Performs hall, lunchroom, and bus duty;
22. Performs any other duties assigned by the supervising teacher or principal.
UPDATED AND REVISED JULY 2, 2018
Special Education K-8
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Student Support Services/Inclusion Facilitator
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Child Care Nursery Attendant
Child care teacher job in Jackson, MS
This position will attend to, The Nursery: Care for children between the ages of newborn to 6 years old
The main role of this position is to make sure the children are in a safe and caring environment and are being engaged with when they are present. The Nursery has toys, games and activities for all ages, whether it be dolls and blocks or cars.
Communicate with Club members/parents.
Document the time children are in your care for billing purposes.
Requirements
* Mandatory State and Federal background check
* Flexible availability including days, night, weekends and holidays
* Minimum age 18+
* CPR infant certified
* Prior nursery/babysitting experience a plus
* A positive attitude while on the job is also essential
Child Nutrition Worker
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Food Service/Child Nutrition Cafeteria Worker
Date Available: 12/12/2022
Poplarville School District Operations Team / Child Nutrition
Mission Statement: The mission of the Poplarville School District is to serve all students by providing a high-quality education in a safe learning environment.
Title:
Cafeteria Worker
Qualifications:
Ability to communicate well
Good physical condition; i.e., able to stand, lift at least 40 pounds, and stoop for long periods
Diplomatic, congenial manner; neat, well-groomed appearance
Reports to:
Cafeteria Manager
Job Goal:
The Cafeteria Worker is responsible to assist in preparing and serving attractive, nutritious meals to students and staff in a clean, cheerful atmosphere.
Essential Functions:
Follow supervisor's instructions in producing, portioning and serving food
Organize food in an attractive manner for presentation and fast service
Serve correct portions of food to students and staff in a friendly manner
Ensure that during meal service periods the supply of food offered is replenished
Store all food products to assure freshness and safety
Clean and sanitize kitchen and service work areas daily utilizing all sanitary guidelines
Perform major cleaning of all equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as determined by the manager
Assist with physical count of inventory, receiving of inventory and record keeping of inventory
Maintains storeroom in orderly manner
If cashiering, records all school lunch monetary transactions and checks/verifies lunch information
Removes trash to pick-up area, maintains area in sanitary manner
Must wear approved uniforms and appropriate non-skid shoes
Any other related job duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or their designee.
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Maintains appropriate professional appearance.
Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
Is available for team communications by email/text/voice or any other means as directed by the DNC or Designee.
Agrees to, understands, and operates under the procedures as outlined in the Child Nutrition Team's operations manual.
Additional Responsibilities:
Participates in and completes the approved district Staff Development Program.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assign
Evaluation:
Performance of the individual holding this job will be evaluated by this position's immediate supervisor .
Evaluations will be performed annually for means of determining the re-hiring/termination at this position.
Evaluations may be done several times throughout the year at the discretion of this position's immediate supervisor.
Job Specifics for Cafeteria Worker
Office/Room Location:
Assigned Campus Cafeteria
Scope of Work:
Assigned Cafeteria's operations, preparations, distribution.
Works closely with the cafeteria manager.
Smartphone:
Smartphone for use in communicating with the Child Nutrition Team. Personal use is prohibited unless an emergency.
Payscale:
This position is based on a 9 month agreement. Compensation to be established by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. This position is “At Will.”
FLSA:
Yes
ADA Checklist for Cafeteria Worker
1. The general physical requirements of this position. (Please mark only one)
___ A. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
_X_ B. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
___ C. Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
___ D. Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
___ E. Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. The physical activity of this position. (Please mark all that apply)
___ A. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
___ B. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
_X_ C. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
_X_ D. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
_X_ E. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
___ F. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
_X_ G. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
_X_ H. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
_X_ I. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
_X_ J. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
_X_ K. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
_X_ L. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
___ M. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
_X_ N. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
___ O. Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
_X_ P. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
_X_ Q. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
___ R. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. (Please mark only one)
___ A. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
___ B. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
___ C. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
_X_ D. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).
4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. (Please check all that apply)
_X_ A. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
___ B. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
___ C. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
___ D. The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
___ E. The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
___ F. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
___ G. The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
___ H. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
___ I. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
___ J. The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
_X_ K. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
___ L. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)
My signature on this document affirms that I have been provided with a copy of this document and that I understand the general physical requirements for this position.
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Poplarville Separate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Poplarville Separate School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Poplarville Separate School District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
Teacher Assistant Special Services- MES
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant- Special Services
JOB GOAL: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
Assist librarians in school libraries.
Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree preferred); 2+ years' experience as a Teacher Assistant or Paraprofessional
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with job description
EMPLOYMENT: 182 days
AES Teacher Assistant
Child care teacher job in Aberdeen, MS
The Assistant Teacher assists the teacher with instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, and related activities.
Area of Responsibility
Duties include but not limited to the following:
Assist the classroom teacher in guiding students through positive and rewarding learning experiences
Provide direct assistance in improving students' basic skills in reading and in improving students' basic skills in other academic areas as required.
Operate within district policies and procedures
Adhere to policies and procedures established by the District
Report discipline problems or guidance/health needs to classroom teacher
Reinforce and teach basic skills with individual or small groups planning process (including lesson plans, checking students' work, etc.)
Attend parent-teacher conferences
Attend staff development meetings
Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
Supervise students
Ensure that the District Curriculum, State test required Core Skills, and CRT are taught
Substitute in teacher's absence not to exceed three (3) consecutive days unless extreme circumstances
Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and/or principal
Supervisory/Program Areas
None
Qualifications
At least 48 hours of college course work and must pass the Writing or Business Writing ACT WorkKeys Assessment or
Associate Degree
Reports to the
Classroom teacher to whom assigned and principal of school
Term of Employment
187 days
Teacher Assistant
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Elementary School Teaching
(High-Needs School)
Date Available: 07/21/2025
Closing Date:
09/30/2025
Description:
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.
Teacher Assistant
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Available: 07-28-2025
Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent AND
Assistant teachers are required to follow one of the pathways listed below:
(1) Hold an associate degree or higher OR (2) Two Years or 48 College Credit Hours (Transcript verification required) OR (3) Verification of WorkKeys Scores*
Prior to 2017, teacher assistants would have met WorkKeys requirements: a Reading for Information score of 4, an Applied Mathematics score of 4, and a Writing or Business Writing score of 3;
or after 2017, teacher assistants need to meet the WorkKeys Silver Level certification. They must have received at least a four (4) on Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Business Writing.
Reports To: Assigned Classroom Teacher / Building Principal
Supervises: N/A
Duties & Responsibilities:
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
Follows directives of assigned teacher.
Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
Assists with the supervision of students as assigned.
Assists in planning and conducting field trips.
Assists the teacher in materials preparation and in the instructional planning process.
Attends parent-teacher conferences as requested.
Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date.
Assists with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud and storytelling.
Assists students in the library or media center as needed.
Checks notebooks, corrects papers and supervises testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
Collaborates with general education and SPED teachers.
Pulls students and re-teaches any concept/skill not mastered when students are working independently or in small groups.
Schedules a time to pull all students with disabilities to a separate tutoring area not included within the general education or special education classroom to help close the gaps between where the student with disabilities is and where his/her peers are performing.
Keeps valid records of tutoring including, but not limited to running records, etc.
Conducts interventions with fidelity.
Monitors accommodations / modifications being given to students with disabilities.
Assists students with restroom and diaper change when needed with another adult present.
Assists students with transition from one location to another. Example: playground, library, cafeteria, etc.
Be responsible for gathering supplies for small group instruction.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Performs other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or superintendent.
Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.
Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.
Terms of Employment: At Will / 187 Days
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Teacher Assistant - Elementary
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications Profile
Applicants must have:
A. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education;
or
B. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree;
or
C.
Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. Mississippi uses ACT WorkKeys
assessment scores to measure this standard.
a.
Reading for information
Passing score = 4
b.
Applied Mathematics
Passing score = 4
c.
Writing
or
Business Writing
Passing score = 3
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Teacher Assistant (2025-2026)
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Available: 07/21/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Minimum Qualifications:
Completed at least 2 years of student at an institution of higher learning with a minimum of 48 hours OR
Obtained an associate's degree or higher OR
Passing score on the ACT WorkKeys
Teacher Assistant- Multiple Grade Levels
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
TEACHER ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree from a community college or two years of work at a senior college (48 hours), or a Silver Level on the Work Keys test.
Satisfactory completion of school district's pre-employment test requirements
Ability and desire to work well with young children
REPORTS TO: Principal or his/her designee; under direct supervision of the classroom teacher
SUPERVISES: Students as assigned by the teacher
JOB SUMMARY: The basic function of this position is to assist in providing a well-organized and smoothly
functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the instructional planning process.
Assists, as directed, in improving students' basic skills in all academic areas.
Contributes to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.
Assists students by interpreting directions.
Assists students with drill or additional instruction.
Assists/monitors students in small group sessions.
Assists students with make-up work.
Reads to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
Monitors students and assists with classroom management.
Supervises independent student study.
Helps maintain an attractive and clean learning environment.
Assists classroom teacher with room arrangements such as learning centers or furniture placement.
Works harmoniously with administration, staff, students and parents.
Operates within the school district's policies and procedures.
Assists with student supervision on field trips.
Assists, as directed, in performing all clerical responsibilities handled or assigned by the classroom teacher.
Follows the district's policy on overtime and the requirements of the Wage and Hour Act.
Follows the district's fixed asset policy.
Attends and actively participates in required professional development programs.
Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.
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EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
Teacher Assistant
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Available: 09/29/2025
Closing Date:
09/18/2025
Teacher Assistant
Assists students in completing classroom assignments and projects, ensuring they understand classroom rules and procedures. Provides support by answering questions, offering proper examples, offering emotional support, maintaining a friendly attitude, and offering general guidance.
Supervised by the building principal
Requirements:
Hold an Associate's Degree or higher;
Two Years or 48 College Credit Hours;
High School Diploma and Verification of WorkKeys Scores (Reading-4, Math-4, Writing-3, OR OVERALL SILVER)
Number of Days: 187
Future Teacher Assistant Positions
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
1. An Associates Degree or higher
2. At least 60 hours of college credit from an accredited university, college, or community college
3. Taken and passed the ACT WorkKeys exam
Teacher Assistant
Child care teacher job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Aid
Date Available: TBD
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