Elementary School Teacher Assistant

Elementary School Teacher Assistant (Job )

• Position Type:
  Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Craig Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026
• Closing Date: 07/08/2026

This is a full time 1.0 position for the  school year.

Required:

At least 36 college credit hours – will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable)
OR Completion of substitute teacher training – will need to provide a copy of HS diploma, GED or HISET (and have translated if applicable).
Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certification before you are able to work.

Starting pay: $17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training, $18.38/hr with 4-year degree.
Benefits Included
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To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist full-time teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. Under the direction of a certified teacher, performs various classroom, general, and clerical duties related to assisting a student.

• Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Supervises classrooms in emergency situations.
• Monitors students during independent work activities and provides assistance as needed.
• Provides tutorial assistance to students in one-to-one or small group arrangements.
• Provides practice and reinforcement activities for students as a follow-up to direct instruction provided by the classroom teacher.
• Assists in preparation of instructional materials.
• Performs supportive behavior management tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Assists in implementing the classroom behavior management system as designed by a certified staff member.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement to students.
• Assists in the supervision of students throughout the school day (e.g., provides support services within regular classroom, loading/unloading of buses, lunch, recess, restroom, movement throughout the school building).
• Assists certified staff with clerical duties as needed.