Teacher Assistant - Elementary

Bay St; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated Support Staff/Teacher Assistant at Waveland Elementary. This role involves assisting certified staff with classroom instruction and supporting students in various educational activities. Applicants should have completed at least two years of study in a higher education institution or obtained an associate’s degree. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse students are essential. This is a non-exempt position with significant responsibilities in reinforcing education and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Associate’s degree or higher is acceptable.
• Must meet a rigorous standard of quality as determined by formal assessment if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students with reading, mathematics, and other skills.
• Manage classroom preparations and student interactions.
• Monitor non-instructional areas like lunch and playground.
• Prepare instructional materials and adapt to individual student needs.
• Maintain records of student learning and performance.
• Support behavior management to keep a safe, orderly classroom.
• Supervise non‑instructional areas (lunch, bus, playground, etc.).
• accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement.
• Follow safety rules and assist students with disabilities or special needs.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Effective verbal communication

Ability to work with a diverse group

Education

Completed at least 2 years of study

Obtained an associate’s degree or higher

ACT WorkKeys scores: Math 4

ACT WorkKeys scores: Writing 3

Tools

Personal computers

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 1/9/2026
• Location: Waveland Elementary

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Applicants must have:

• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; OR
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; OR
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. Mississippi uses ACT WorkKeys® assessment scores to measure this standard.
  • Reading for information – Passing score = 4
  • Applied Mathematics – Passing score = 4
  • Writing or Business Writing – Passing score = 3

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt