Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Jackson County School District; Mississippi; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant at St. Martin East Elementary to support classroom instruction and daily activities. The candidate will assist teachers with student supervision, materials preparation, and basic classroom tasks in a busy elementary setting.

Candidates must meet education requirements (Associate's degree, 48 college hours, or ACT Work Keys). Salary follows JCSD pay scale for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree from an accredited college, 48 hours from an accredited college, or successfully passed the ACT Work Keys Exam.

Education

Associate's degree

48 college hours

ACT Work Keys

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  9/3/2026
  
• Location:
  St. Martin East Elementary
  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have an Associate's degree from an accredited college, 48 hours from an accredited college, or successfully passed the ACT Work Keys Exam(Reading for information-4; Writing for Business writing-3; and Applied Math-4)
SALARY: Per JCSD pay scale: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=36031724&revid=mhKTGYTnro6JdTChDIaDKA==&ptid=9slshUHzTHxaaYMVf6zKpJz3Q==&secid=yH5CtcrH538rrI0VwdB78g==&PG=6&IRP=0&isPndg=false
SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027

The Jackson County School District is an equal opportunity employer. The Jackson County School District does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sex, military status, or any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of employees, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our employees. Employment is subject to background check, finger printing and pre-employment drug test results, in accordance with state law.