Kindergarten Teacher Assistant — Inspire Young Learners

Berry Shoals Elementary School; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Shoals Elementary School in Duncan, South Carolina, is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports assigned teachers through small group instruction and supervision of elementary students at Berry Shoals Elementary School.

Position requires being certified or non-certified with 60 college credits or passing the ParaPro test. Reports to Building Administrator and assigned Teacher(s); starting July 30, 2026, with salary per the Teacher Assistant

Qualifications

• Applicants may be certified or non-certified. If non-certified, applicants must have 60 college credits or have successfully passed the ParaPro test.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to elementary students.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work;Works with students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines; May utilize games, stories, or other manipulatives to enhance students' learning skills.
• Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order; Reinforces rules of the school and classroom; Escorts students to time out and/or principal's office.
• Escorts, supervises, and/or provides assistance to students during breakfast, lunch, restroom visits, and other activities.
• Assists in preparing classroom activities and learning tools; Prepares instructional materials; Prepares classroom bulletin boards, decorations, and displays.
• Prepares instructional reports and completes required forms; Performs clerical tasks such as typing, copying, stapling, filing, laminating, etc.
• May be assigned monitoring duties and ensures appropriate student conduct; Escorts students to designated activity areas.
• Exhibits acceptable conduct as an employee in keeping with School Board policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

60 college credits or ParaPro test

Job description

Berry Shoals Elementary School in Duncan, South Carolina, is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports assigned teachers through small group instruction and supervision of elementary students at Berry Shoals Elementary School.

Position requires being certified or non-certified with 60 college credits or passing the ParaPro test. Reports to Building Administrator and assigned Teacher(s); starting July 30, 2026, with salary per the Teacher Assistant