Part-time Teacher Assistant (19.75 hours per week) - Central Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Central Elementary, Lincoln, Rhode Island. The position runs 19 3/4 hours per week with duties to support classroom instruction and student activities.

Applicants must submit a SchoolSpring application, provide three letters of reference, and meet education and certification requirements. Fingerprinting, W-4, and I-9 documentation are required if hired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a TA Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education.
• Three letters of reference must be attached.
• Nationwide fingerprinting background check results required.
• W-4 and I-9 forms with supporting documentation must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities and student supervision.

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Teacher Assistant Certification

Job description

Part-time Teacher Assistant (19.75 hours per week) - Central Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5873062
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking a part-time (19 3/4 hours per week) Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Central Elementary.
1. Complete the SchoolSpring application
2. Three letters of reference.
Must have high school diploma, Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
Teacher Assistant Certification or higher
Those who do not meet the minimum requirements listed below and wish to pursue a career as a Teacher Assistant, may visit the Rhode Island Department of Education's website to review qualifications and to enroll in an approved program today.
If hired, please note that you will need to provide the following:
1. Nationwide fingerprinting BCI check results
2. Completed W4
3. Completed I9 form with supporting documentation
Position Type: Part-time
Salary: $19 to $19 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Lincoln Central Elementary

Nestled in northern Rhode Island, the Lincoln Public School District contains six schools. The four elementary schools – Saylesville, Lonsdale, Central Lincoln, and Northern Lincoln – all four offer full day kindergarten. Northern Lincoln Elementary also offers a pre-school program.Lincoln also has one middle school and one high school. The total enrollment for Lincoln Public Schools (as of March 2023) remains steady at approximately 3,330 students.In August 2016, Lincoln High School was given a silver medal by US New & World Report’s ranking of top high schools throughout the country. This is an award only 10% of U.S. schools receive.Each of Lincoln’s four elementary schools received bronze medals in Rhode Island’s Healthier School Challenge contest, hosted by the United State Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services in 2015. The challenge recognizes outstanding nutrition and physical activity programs.

Job Requirements

• 1.Be of good character;
  2.Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma;
  3.Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification:
  i.Those hired before January 1, 1999
  ii.Those with certification as a TA in another state,
  iii.Those with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards.
  4.Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
  a.Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR
  b.Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR
  c.Obtain an associates or higher degree.
  Those who do not meet the minimum requirements listed below and wish to pursue a career as a Teacher Assistant, may visit the Rhode Island Department of Education's website to review qualifications and to enroll in an approved program today.
  The minimum qualifications listed above are required of all applicants for this position. Additional qualifications shall include but not be limited to the following: personal integrity; sense of humor, patience; ability to discern essentials; willingness to promote the general goals of the school district.
  Please attach 3 current references to the SchoolSpring application.
  The minimum qualifications listed above are required of all applicants for this position.
  Additional qualifications shall include, but not be limited to the following: personal integrity, sense of humor, patience, ability to discern essentials, willingness to promote the general goals of the school district.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Leanne Saravo , Principal
• 1081 Great Road
• Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]