Assistant Teacher: Inspire & Support Early Learners

Caledonia Elementary School; Caledonia (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowndes County School District Caledonia Elementary School in Caledonia, Mississippi seeks an Assistant Teacher to support instructional objectives by working with students individually or in small groups. You will help create a well-organized class environment and assist with various instructional activities.

The role reports to the supervising teacher and principal, with duties including material prep, student supervision, and support during lunch and field trips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or a 4-year college degree.
• Demonstrates proficiency in reading and proofreading skills.
• Passed a written reading test and language arts test as established by the State Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual students or small groups to reinforce material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies to reinforce material based on individual needs and abilities.
• Distribute, prepare, and collect workbooks, papers, and materials for instruction.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in oral reading activities.
• Maintain records of books read and help prepare charts and posters for the chalkboard.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Proofreading

Education

High school diploma / GED / 4-year college degree

Job description

Lowndes County School District Caledonia Elementary School in Caledonia, Mississippi seeks an Assistant Teacher to support instructional objectives by working with students individually or in small groups. You will help create a well-organized class environment and assist with various instructional activities.

The role reports to the supervising teacher and principal, with duties including material prep, student supervision, and support during lunch and field trips.