26-27 Teacher Assistant (Pool)

All departments and schools; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 18,570 - 25,788; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is looking for a full-time Teacher Assistant. You will support teachers by assisting in student instruction, maintaining classroom discipline, and handling clerical tasks. The role requires an Associate Degree or 48 college credit hours to qualify for the Teacher Assistant exam. The salary ranges from $13.48 to $18.72 per hour, based on experience. This role is essential for helping students prepare for college and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree or 48 college hours to qualify for Teacher Assistant exam.
• Experience in a classroom setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in small group instruction and tutor students.
• Help maintain discipline and set up the classroom.
• Handle attendance and other clerical duties.
• Assist in preparing and displaying instructional materials.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Clerical tasks

Standard school equipment operation

Education

Associate Degree or 48 college credit hours

Job description

26-27 Teacher Assistant (Pool)

Location: Vicksburg-Warren School District, All departments and schools - Vicksburg, Mississippi

Posted: Feb 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistants

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal: To assist teachers in a manner that students may be supported in learning skills that they can apply for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core Curriculum.

Supervisory Responsibility: Students and their learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• May escort children to and from various rooms
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 48 hours of college credit required to take the Teacher Assistant exam; experience preferred but not required.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$13.48 to $18.72 per hour

Contact Information

• All departments and schools – Principal
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]