Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten

Colleton County School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County School District is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support elementary classroom instruction and activities. The paraprofessional will assist teachers, prepare instructional materials, and help supervise students to create a productive learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred Associate's degree and ParaPro/ParaPathways credentials, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred or with ParaPro/ParaPathways credential.
• Must possess valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instruction and classroom activities for elementary students.
• Prepare and organize materials for lessons and activities.
• Record attendance, assist with grading, and manage communications and student records.
• Supervise students during transitions and activities, ensure safety and order.
• Assist with special programs and maintain a clean, organized classroom.

Education

Associate's degree

ParaPro/ParaPathways credential

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/17/2026
• Location: Cottageville Elementary School

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?

Do you meet at least ONE of the following?

• 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.