Teaching Assistant-General Education

Samuel K. Faust Elementary School; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Bensalem Township School District is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a general education classroom with a focus on literacy and student learning at Faust Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of certified staff to provide individual and small-group instructional support, reinforce literacy skills, and help students stay engaged in their learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credits, an associate degree, PA-approved certification, or higher.
• Experience working with elementary-age students preferred.
• Experience supporting reading, writing, phonics, or other literacy skills preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
• Ability to maintain a positive, supportive, and professional classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support in reading, writing, phonics, and other literacy activities.
• Reinforce skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with independent work and guided practice.
• Support classroom instruction and student engagement.
• Help students stay on task and develop positive learning habits.
• Assist with classroom activities, instructional materials, and student supervision.
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations to the classroom teacher.
• Support students during literacy centers, intervention activities, and other instructional settings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Literacy support

Reading instruction

Small-group instruction

Education

48 college credits/associate/PA cert

Job description

Teaching Assistant-General Education

Bensalem Township School District Samuel K. Faust Elementary School - Bellview Drive, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Bensalem Township School District

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.83 Per Hour

Job Description

Bensalem Township School District is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a general education classroom with a focus on literacy and student learning at Faust Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of certified staff to provide individual and small-group instructional support, reinforce literacy skills, assist with classroom activities, and help students remain engaged and successful in their learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 48 college credits, an associate degree, PA-approved certification, or higher.
• Experience working with elementary-age students preferred.
• Experience supporting reading, writing, phonics, or other literacy skills preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
• Ability to maintain a positive, supportive, and professional classroom environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide individual and small-group support in reading, writing, phonics, and other literacy activities.
• Reinforce skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with independent work and guided practice.
• Support classroom instruction and student engagement.
• Help students stay on task and develop positive learning habits.
• Assist with classroom activities, instructional materials, and student supervision.
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations to the classroom teacher.
• Support students during literacy centers, intervention activities, and other instructional settings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The position may require walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds.

Bensalem Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The District reserves the right to remove this posting and/or fill the position at any time, with or without advance notice.

Contact Information

• Jake Thierjung , Building Principal
• Samuel K. Faust Elementary School
• Phone: ext. 1300