Middle School Teaching Assistant

Manchester-Essex-Regional-School-District; Manchester-by-the-Sea (MA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Essex Regional School District in Manchester, MA seeks a Middle School Teaching Assistant to support the lead teacher, assist with inclusion and small groups, and help manage classroom logistics.

You will reinforce lessons, prepare materials, and track student behavior, contributing to an inclusive learning environment that values diverse abilities.

This full-time role starts immediately and offers competitive hourly pay of $24–$29.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; citizenship, residency or work visa requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with instruction and inclusion.
• Support small group instruction and classroom logistics.
• Reinforce lessons and prepare instructional materials.
• Track behavioral data and student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Manchester Essex Regional School District Manchester Essex Regional Middle School - Manchester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Middle School Teaching Assistant

Manchester Essex Regional School District Manchester Essex Regional Middle School - Manchester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5895044

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

As a Middle School Teacher Assistant your responsibility includes, but not limited to supporting the lead teacher with instruction, provide support in inclusion and small group classes, managing classroom logistics.. Key duties involve reinforcing lessons, preparing materials, tracking behavioral data.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $24 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

MERSD is an inclusive school district; as such, we are a collaborative culture that welcomes all members into our learning community. We believe our schools must strive to create a just and equitable environment that respects individual differences and the diversity of our communities, country, and world. To that end, it is expected that all adults share the responsibility for providing every student with access to and participation in high-quality education.Please visit www.mersd.org for more information about MERSD and our Strategic Priorities for Growth

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is typically required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Patience, empathy, and resourcefulness to work with students of different abilities
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and staff
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Allison Collins , Director of Student Services
• 36 Lincoln Street
• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts 01944
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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