Pre-K Assistant Teacher

T.R. Sanders Elementary; Hollandale (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

T.R. Sanders Elementary in Hollandale, MS is seeking a Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support a 4–5 year old classroom. You will work with the lead teacher, families, and staff to promote positive outcomes for diverse learners.

The role emphasizes a warm, calm classroom presence, collaboration, and adherence to district policies. Starting date is to be determined and employment is for one year with potential renewal, contingent on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or enrolled to complete within one year of hire or a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with nine (9) credits in Early Childhood
• Education or enrolled to complete a degree within one year of hire
• Meets required standards as specified by the Mississippi Department of Education for staff including fingerprinting and background check
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in a classroom of 4 to 5–year-old children.
• Demonstrates a warm, calm, and unhurried manner.
• Serves as a role model for children and families.
• Serve as a bus monitor during morning and afternoon bus routes.
• Provides for the education, care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.
• Meets the children’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with children, co-workers, and parents.
• Demonstrates increasing understanding of child growth and development in working with children, talking with parents, and recording activities.
• Attends staff meetings, and reports problems of child or room management to the Classroom Teacher promptly.
• Attends in-service training, and keeps current on developments in the field of child development.
• Follows personnel policies of the Hollandale School District.
• Assist in managing a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for young children.
• Responsible for collaborating with the Classroom Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans.

Education

CDA credential or in progress

Early Childhood Education degree with 9 credits

Background check & fingerprinting

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

HOLLANDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT T.R. Sanders Elementary - Hollandale, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

This job is also posted in HOLLANDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Details

Job ID: 5947339

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Department: Elementary

Salary Range: Based on experience and certification

Term: One year with the option for renewal, contingent on funding and performance

Primary Responsibility

This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Pre-kindergarten classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a classroom of 4- to 5- year old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in a classroom of 4 to 5 –year-old children.
• Demonstrates a warm, calm, and unhurried manner.
• Serves as a role model for children and families.
• Serve as a bus monitor during morning and afternoon bus routes.
• Provides for the education, care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.
• Meets the children’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with children, co-workers, and parents.
• Demonstrates increasing understanding of child growth and development in working with children, talking with parents, and recording activities.
• Attends staff meetings, and reports problems of child or room management to the Classroom Teacher promptly.
• Attends in-service training, and keeps current on developments in the field of child development.
• Follows personnel policies of the Hollandale School District.
• Assist in managing a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for young children.
• Responsible for collaborating with the Classroom Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans.

Required Qualifications

• CDA credential or enrolled to complete within one year of hire or a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with nine (9) credits in Early Childhood
• Education or enrolled to complete a degree (with related credits) within one year of hire.
• Meets required standards as specified by the Mississippi Department of Education for staff including fingerprinting and background check.
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid

Preferred Competencies

• Experience teaching preschool children.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shontelle Bridges , Principal
• T.R. Sanders Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]