Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten

Colleton County School District; Cottageville (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County School District's Cottageville Elementary School in Cottageville, SC seeks a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant. The role supports classroom instruction and student activities under the direction of the teacher and principal.

You will assist in small groups, help with attendance and materials, and supervise students during buses, lunch, and field trips. A high school diploma and associate degree or ParaPro/ParaPathways are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 college credit hours completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructing and directing elementary students.
• Prepare materials and classroom for instruction.
• Record attendance and assist with grading.
• Supervise students during buses, field trips, and lunch.
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

60 college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro or ParaPathways

Tools

Computer

Printer

Laminating machine

Copier

Office equipment

Job description

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Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten

Colleton County School District Cottageville Elementary School - Cottageville, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5930864
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students in assigned elementary classes to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Assists school administrators and staff with various administrative and clerical functions as requested. Reports to the assigned classroom teacher and school principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists students with exercises and class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
• Compiles, prepares and organizes materials and classroom for instruction and classroom activities.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Models proper behavior and play.
• Assists teacher by recording daily attendance, grading assignments, recording and/or analyzing test scores/grades, substituting as needed, setting up special projects, escorting children to other areas of the school, monitoring student behavior, packing / unpacking student communication folders, running errands, etc.
• Collects and receipts monies for monthly activity fees, school fees, school pictures, field trips, meal fees, etc.
• Supervises and assists students when unloading and loading buses, in the halls, on field trips, during testing, during lunch and on school grounds.
• Prepares daily snacks for students.
• Assists individual children with special needs and/or in need of special attention.
• Coordinates and/or participates in special programs or projects as assigned.
• Maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
• Attends staff meetings as required; participates in in-service training programs.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Keeps abreast of developments in education curriculum and instruction.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, calculator, telephone, audio-visual equipment, laminating machine, binding machine, waxing machine, etc.; uses clerical, copier, computer supplies, arts and crafts supplies, instructional supplies and materials.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the classroom teacher, other teachers, principals, other school staff, District staff, students, parents, volunteers and the general public.
• Attends training, conferences, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs routine clerical tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing notices and mail, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Completed 60 college credit hours
• Earned an associate's degree or higher
• Passed a state-approved assessment:
  • ParaPro (accepted until Aug 31, 2026)
  • ParaPathways (available starting Sept 1, 2025)

If you answered YES to both sections, you are qualified. If not, you may need to take the ParaPathways assessment.

Requires an Associate's degree or an equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of college education, supplemented by some experience working with children in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Wilsey Hamilton
• 500 Forest Circle
• Watterboro, South Carolina 29486
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]