Lower Division Teacher Assistant

Brown Missionary Baptist Church; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Christian Academy in Mississippi seeks a dependable Lower Division Teacher Assistant to support Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms and help lead Warriors Den Aftercare. The position emphasizes caring, organization, and a Christ-centered approach to education and care.

You will assist teachers with lessons and routines, supervise students during transitions and meals, maintain records in Brightwheel, and communicate professionally with families.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• College coursework or a degree in education, early childhood, child development, or a related field—or strong professional experience working with children is preferred.
• Experience with elementary students, small-group learning, homework support, after-school care, camps, church programs, or comparable settings is preferred.
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and able to communicate respectfully, use basic technology/Brightwheel, follow directions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Must satisfy all BCA and applicable employment requirements, including required background clearance, health documentation, training, and CPR/First Aid certification or timely completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lower Division teachers with lessons, centers, small-group practice, classroom routines, transitions, materials, and student records.
• Maintain active supervision and accurate student accountability during classrooms, lunch, recess, specials, hallways, restrooms, arrival, and dismissal.
• Use calm, positive, age-appropriate guidance while supporting student responsibility, self-regulation, cooperation, and respectful behavior.
• Transition registered students into Warriors Den at 3:15 p.m.; verify rosters and headcounts and follow BCA dismissal procedures.
• Supervise snack, homework support, quiet activities, indoor/outdoor play, reading, games, and enrichment through 5:45 p.m.
• Release students only to authorized adults; maintain accurate Brightwheel/sign-out records and report late pickup, incidents, injuries, or safety concerns promptly.
• Communicate professionally with families and coworkers; protect confidentiality and participate in required meetings, training, and school events.

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Brown Christian Academy is seeking a dependable, caring, and organized Lower Division Teacher Assistant to support Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms and help lead Warriors Den Aftercare. The ideal candidate enjoys helping elementary students learn, values teamwork, and is committed to safe, positive, Christ-centered education and care.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Lower Division teachers with lessons, centers, small-group practice, classroom routines, transitions, materials, and student records.
• Maintain active supervision and accurate student accountability during classrooms, lunch, recess, specials, hallways, restrooms, arrival, and dismissal.
• Use calm, positive, age-appropriate guidance while supporting student responsibility, self-regulation, cooperation, and respectful behavior.
• Transition registered students into Warriors Den at 3:15 p.m.; verify rosters and headcounts and follow BCA dismissal procedures.
• Supervise snack, homework support, quiet activities, indoor/outdoor play, reading, games, and enrichment through 5:45 p.m.
• Release students only to authorized adults; maintain accurate Brightwheel/sign-out records and report late pickup, incidents, injuries, or safety concerns promptly.
• Communicate professionally with families and coworkers; protect confidentiality and participate in required meetings, training, and school events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• College coursework or a degree in education, early childhood, child development, or a related field—or strong professional experience working with children is preferred.
• Experience with elementary students, small-group learning, homework support, after-school care, camps, church programs, or comparable settings is preferred.
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and able to communicate respectfully, use basic technology/Brightwheel, follow directions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Must satisfy all BCA and applicable employment requirements, including required background clearance, health documentation, training, and CPR/First Aid certification or timely completion.