Elementary Assistant Teacher – Inspire Young Learners

Tupelo Public School District; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tupelo Public School District is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities and assist the supervising teacher and principal in maintaining a productive learning environment.

The role focuses on supervising students, aiding lesson planning, and conducting learning exercises to help children learn effectively. A high school diploma and a WorkKeys passing score are required; alternatives may be considered by the Board.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; a passing score on the assistant teacher WorkKeys test
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students as assigned by Classroom Teacher.
• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conducts learning exercises with children.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Helps maintain individual records for each child.
• Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children.
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assists with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
• Assumes responsibility of tasks assigned by the Principal or supervisory teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

WorkKeys test passing score

Job description

Tupelo Public School District is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities and assist the supervising teacher and principal in maintaining a productive learning environment.

The role focuses on supervising students, aiding lesson planning, and conducting learning exercises to help children learn effectively. A high school diploma and a WorkKeys passing score are required; alternatives may be considered by the Board.