Teaching Assistant

Wayland School District Happy Hollow Elementary School - Wayland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Teaching Assistant, Happy Hollow

Position Summary: Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students.

• Provide academic support to students in classroom and small-group settings

• Assist classroom teachers in implementing instructional activities and lessons

• Support students in completing assignments and classroom projects

• Help prepare, organize, and maintain instructional materials and classroom resources

• Facilitate student participation in classroom activities and routines

• Reinforce classroom expectations and positive behavior strategies

• Assist with classroom management and supervision as directed by the classroom teacher

• Supervise students and program activities as directed by the immediate supervisor

• Support students' social-emotional development and foster positive peer interactions

• Work collaboratively with teachers, specialists, and school staff to support student success

• Communicate with families regarding classroom activities when appropriate and directed by the classroom teacher or administrator

• Participate in training and professional development as required

• Work collaboratively with district and school staff to promote equitable access and address systemic barriers

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with school-aged children is highly preferred.

Cultural

Competency:

Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.

• Advanced Degree:
  Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

• DESE Licensure:
  Not required; paraprofessional certification preferred

• SEI Endorsement:
  Not required

Hours: 30.08 per week

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45am-2:30pm

Wednesday: 7:30am-1:35pm

Salary: $25.63-$33.89 an hour

Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition.

Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Melissa Webb , Human Resources
• PO Box 408
• Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
• Phone:
• Email:

Job : 5958210

Final date to receive applications: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)