Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten) (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Sebastian (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County seeks a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant at Treasure Coast Elementary School to support instructional and technical needs for students in the 2026-2027 school year.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet NCLB requirements, and pass criminal background and drug screening. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, communication with families, and assisting in core subject instruction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet the No Child Left Behind ACT requirements (see below).
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and technical assistance to meet the specialized needs of students.
• Relate and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Plan and/or implement instructional activities.
• Operate or learn to operate a variety of technology and equipment.
• Perform clerical responsibilities.
• Cooperate and work as a member of a team.
• Physical ability to lift a student and render physical assistance if required by job assignment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years of college study

Associate's degree or higher

Ability to assist in instruction in core subjects (NCLB verified)

Job description

Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten) (2026-2027) JobID: 10103

• Position Type: Support Staff-CWA/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: Treasure Coast Elementary School

Description

• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in working with targeted student population.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and/or implement instructional activities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a variety of technology and equipment.
• Ability to perform clerical responsibilities.
• Ability to cooperate and work as a member of a team.
• Physical ability to lift student and render physical assistance if required by job assignment.

Job Summary

To provide instructional and technical assistance to meet the specialized needs of students.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Meet the requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act:
   a. Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
   b. Associate's or higher degree; or
   c. Knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in core subjects as verified by a rigorous state or local assessment.
3. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Salary Information

Support Personnel. Pay Grade 6. One hundred eighty-six days worked per year (10 months). FLSA Non-Exempt.