Assistant Teacher

MME - Mamie Martin Elementary; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven School District's MME - Mamie Martin Elementary in Brookhaven, MS is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a classroom teacher and contribute to student learning. The role involves assisting with daily instruction, managing learning centers, and supervising students under teacher guidance.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining classroom organization, and upholding confidentiality of students and families. Citizenship or residency may be required by the district.

Qualifications

• Must meet licensing agency requirements.
• Board may find appropriate and acceptable alternative qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
• Plan and prepare learning environments, centers, and materials.
• Supervise students when the teacher is unavailable.
• Maintain confidentiality about children and families.

Skills

Licensing requirements

Alternative qualifications accepted

Job description

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Assistant Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5719581
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: Teacher Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet the requirements of the licensing agency.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOALS: Responsible for assisting a classroom teacher in the general supervision and management of the children.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
• Assisting in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Supervising the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Maintaining confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in Professional Learning opportunities
• Performs any other duties as outlined by the Principal in coordination with the assigned teacher.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to

be established by the School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance

with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Davis , Principal
• MME - Mamie Martin Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]