Teacher Assistant 4K / Pate Elementary School

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks a Teacher Assistant 4K for Pate Elementary School in Darlington, SC. This 190‑day position supports early childhood instruction and supervision under the guidance of the principal and classroom teacher.

The role requires credentials and readiness to work with young learners, with duties including classroom support, daily care as needed, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Salary starts at $21,874 base.

Qualifications

• 60 academic credits from an accredited college
• Associate degree or higher
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Ready to Work Credentials
• WIN Level 3 certification
• ParaPro passing score (minimum 456)

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively supports all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

ParaPro

WIN Level 3

Education

Associate degree (or higher)

High School Diploma or the equivalent

60 academic credits

Job description

Teacher Assistant 4K / Pate Elementary School

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5971638
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Teacher Assistant 4K
190-day position
Salary: $21,874 base salary (based on education and teacherassistant experience)

Location: Pate Elementary School

Available: 2026-2027School Year

A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• An associate degree (or higher)
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Ready to Work Credentials
• WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment minimum of Level 3 certification
• ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro, the state approved academic assessment

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsible To: Principal

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively supports all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]