Teacher Assistant - Elementary

Bay St; North Bay; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay St is seeking a Support Staff/Teacher Assistant to aid certified teachers in meeting instructional goals. You will guide students in reading, language arts, math, and computer activities, and support assessments and classroom routines.

The role involves assisting with materials, supervising non-instructional times, and collaborating with staff to maintain a respectful, inclusive learning environment. Prior experience in education settings is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of higher education study or an associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist staff with administration and correction of tests and assignments.
• Support lesson preparation and adapt instructional materials to student needs.
• Help with record-keeping of student progress and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavior management to maintain a safe, on-task environment.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times (lunch, bus duty, playground, study halls).
• Chaperone field trips to support supervision and safety.
• Prepare, copy and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Support teacher-parent communication to encourage involvement in education.
• Follow safety rules and procedures for students, including those with disabilities.

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom guidance

Reading support

Mathematics support

Microsoft Word/Excel

Confidentiality

Communication with staff

Education

Associate's degree or higher

48 semester hours

ACT WorkKeys scores (Reading 4, Writing 3, Math 4)

Tools

Word

Excel

PC-based classroom tech

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 4/14/2026

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 tomake 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 allstudents.
• 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;
• B. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree;
• 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