0.7692FTE PRE-K ESP– WINTHROP SCHOOL

Young World Physical Education; Hamilton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District is seeking a highly motivated Teaching Assistant for the Integrated Preschool Program at Winthrop Elementary School in Hamilton, MA. The role supports early childhood learning and works under the supervision of a teacher to plan and implement instruction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and is comfortable collaborative teamwork to support social-emotional development in preschoolers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of classroom management and differentiated instructional strategies for preschoolers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing instruction for preschool students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning with varied teaching strategies.
• Support social/emotional development and daily living skills.
• Provide supervision and assist with class activities under teacher guidance.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and families as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Winthrop Elementary School - Hamilton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

0.7692FTE PRE-K ESP– WINTHROP SCHOOL

Job Details

Job ID: 5883390

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Hamilton Wenham Regional School District is looking for a highly motivated, student-centered Teaching Assistant for the Integrated Preschool Program at Winthrop Elementary School. Overall, we are seeking a candidate who is flexible, comfortable working in a team setting and supporting best practices to enhance early childhood student learning. The candidate will perform duties that are instructional in nature and serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals, and objectives, and supports early childhood learning practices.
• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies to support early learning and social/emotional development.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the preschool curriculum.
• Assists with whole-class, small group, and individual learning activities, as well as classroom management
• Works with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Supports a safe and positive learning environment for all students
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members. Professional Growth
• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Supports data collection as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Responsible for toileting, support of student hygiene, and other daily living skills as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Welcome to Winthrop Elementary School

The Winthrop School has an enrollment of approximately 370 pupils in preschool through fifth grade. The school contains 17 classrooms, a cafeteria/auditorium, a gym, learning center, music room, art room, language arts center, technology center, principal's and secretary's office, a health office, and a library. The field behind the school provides ample space for childrens' play as well as playground equipment.A Message from the Principal~The Winthrop School supports and enhances a student-centered environment where each student can and will learn to be a productive citizen. We envision a school community where all members - students, staff, and parents are continual learners. A student-centered environment means that the focus is on the student's experience in the school community. The student actively participates and engages in a variety of learning experiences. The school community supports the student as he/she explores, studies, experiments, discusses, debates, and wrestles with new ideas and concepts. All members of the school community accept, believe in, and work together to fulfill the vision.We hope that this web site will contribute to our goal of communicating and sharing early and often with parents, friends, and community members.Come visit us at Winthrop!Carolyn ShediacPrincipal

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age,religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Knowledge of classroom management, standards-based education, differentiated instructional strategies for students ages 3-5
  • Committed to working with a student-centered, team-based model

  COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Compelling decision-making skills and ability to take initiative
  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
  • Solid Stress and time management skills

  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Posted until filled

  ANTICIPATED START DATE: Sept. 14th

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carolyn Shediac , Principal, Winthrop School
• 325 Bay Road
• Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982
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• Email: [e-mail]