Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District invites applicants to join Marshall Elementary School as a classroom assistant. The position is 0.5 FTE to 4 hours per day on a 9-month calendar.

The role supports teachers in classroom duties, with requirements including a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and at least one year working with youth. Applicants must complete pre-start checks and immunization proofs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or 60 semester-hour credits.
• One year of experience working with youth.
• Speak, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

60 semester-hour credits

Job description

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SUMMARY

Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test
  OR
  Associate’s (or higher) degree
  OR
  Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of post high school general education studies
• One year of experience working with youth
• Speak, read and write in English

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Copy of diploma, transcript or test results must be submitted at time of hire.
• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Related training or education

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Marshall Elementary School -22nd St & Harrison Area

FTE : 0.5 -4 hours per day

Work Calendar:9 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.