Temporary Program Assistant (Life Skills) - Castle South Middle School

Castle South Middle School; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle South Middle School in Newburgh, Indiana is seeking a Temporary Program Assistant (Life Skills) to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities. The role combines instructional and behavioral support with light administrative tasks, helping to create a structured and nurturing learning environment.

Starting immediately, the PA will assist with lessons, monitor behavior, set up materials, supervise during activities, and help administer tests.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Obtained an associate’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instruction, reading, writing and mathematics via assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with lessons, manage the classroom and supervise seat work.
• Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions.
• Support teacher by setting up work areas and distributing supplies.
• Assist individual or small groups, reinforcing instruction as directed.
• Assist in administering and scoring tests according to student performance and behavior.
• Support programs to enhance academic, behavioral and social-emotional achievements.
• Be a nurturing influence for students during lessons.
• Supervise students outside the classroom during activities.
• Assist substitute teachers with classroom routines during absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Two years of study at college

Associate’s degree

Knowledge demonstrated via assessment

Job description

Temporary Program Assistant (Life Skills) - Castle South Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901374
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary role of a program assistant (PA) is to assist teachers and students in all facets of daily classroom activities. Most PAs can expect to divide their time between working with students, providing instructional and behavioral support, and completing administrative tasks assigned by the teacher.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Assist teacher with conducting lessons, managing the classroom, and supervising seat work.
• Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions/disruptions.
• Provide support to teacher by setting up work areas, instructional tasks, distributing and collecting supplies, etc.
• Assist individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in the administering and scoring a variety of tests or tasks according to student performance and behavior.
• Empower students through programs designed to enhance their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional achievements.
• Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons.
• Assist with student supervision outside the classroom in activities such as: emergency drills, assemblies, etc.
• Assist substitute teachers by providing necessary information on classroom routine during the regular teacher’s absence.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or administrator.

Minimum Training and Experience Require

Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or

Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or

Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through aformal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the abilityto assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, asappropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematicsreadiness).

This position earns $19.01 per hour.

Position is paid 26 times a year. So total pay is spread out over the summer months.

Position Type: Temporary Part Time

Salary: $19.01 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Harris , Principal
• Castle South Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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