Teacher Assistant

RCM Health Care Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

RCM Health Care Services in Charleston, SC seeks a Teacher Assistant to support K-12 classrooms during school hours. This in-person role provides instructional and classroom support under the supervision of a teacher. Daily rate is $120 per day, with $130 per day for long-term assignments.

Candidates must meet school and state requirements, including a background check. High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Background check and onboarding per school/state requirements.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience working with children or in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher with instructional activities and daily classroom routines.
• Provides individual and small group support to reinforce classroom instruction.
• Helps maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom environment.
• Supervises students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned times.
• Assists with preparing instructional materials, classroom organization, and other classroom support duties.
• Supports students in following classroom expectations and school procedures.
• Follows school protocols and procedures.

Skills

Student supervision

Instructional support

Classroom routines

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate degree preferred

Job description

RCM is hiring Teacher Assistants to support K to 12 schools and districts. This is an in-person role providing classroom support during school hours.

Daily Rate: $120 per day
Long Term Assignments: $130 per day

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Position Summary
Under the direction of the classroom teacher and school leader, the Teacher Assistant provides instructional and classroom support to help maintain a positive, safe, and productive learning environment. Assists with classroom activities, student supervision, and instructional support while reinforcing lessons provided by the classroom teacher. May perform additional duties as assigned by the school site. Assignments may vary by grade level, classroom setting, and school needs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule/Shift:
  • Full Day: up to 8 hours
  • Half Day: up to 4 hours
  • School Year: As needed, including daily and long-term assignments
  • Schedule follows the assigned school calendar

• Key Duties:
  • Assists the classroom teacher with instructional activities and daily classroom routines.
  • Provides individual and small group support to reinforce classroom instruction.
  • Helps maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom environment.
  • Supervises students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned times.
  • Assists with preparing instructional materials, classroom organization, and other classroom support duties.
  • Supports students in following classroom expectations and school procedures.
  • Follows school protocols and procedures.

Requirements

• Credential:Requirements are determined at the school level. All candidates must meet applicable school and state requirements, including successful completion of a background check and any required onboarding or training prior to assignment.

• Education:
  • High school diploma or higher required.
  • Associate degree or college coursework preferred.

• Experience:Experience working with children or in educational settings is preferred.

About Us

RCM works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.