2025-2026 Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Hattiesburg Public School District; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and enhance student learning. This role involves assisting teachers in maintaining an effective learning environment, supervising students, and reinforcing educational material. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering a positive atmosphere for young learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to the educational mission of the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Passing scores on the WorkKeys Test or completion of 48 college credits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of students in various areas.
• Administer and score achievement tests as recommended by the teacher.
• Support individual and group learning activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Classroom Management

Student Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

48 College Credits

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• Passing scores on the “WorkKeys” Test or completion of 48 college credits
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Other requirements as outlined by the Board and the Administration.
  
  

TITLE: Kindergarten TEACHER ASSISTANT

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passing scores on the “WorkKeys” Test or completion of 48 college credits
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Other requirements as outlined by the Board and the Administration.
  
  

SUPERVISES: N/A

REPORTS TO: Principal and Supervising Teacher

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in

order that students may learn effectively

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:

• Assists in the general supervision of students in the halls, restrooms, playgrounds, or any other
  
  

area of the school campus

• Administers, scores, and records, such 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
• 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
• Assist 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 unless directed otherwise
• 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

• Checks and records student’s attendance
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student
• Substitutes for short duration for regular classroom teacher
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence
  
  

of the regular teacher

• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
  
  

as is expected of a fully licensed teacher

• May serve in other approved capacities such as, but not limited to:
• ISS Monitor
• Lab Assistant
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
  
  

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION: Annually

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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