Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant JobID: 384 Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 6/24/2026 Location: L.C. HATCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Date Available: 07/27/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Minimum Requirement for All Assistant Teachers Assistant teachers must have: At least a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma, and Be able to demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing. 1. Assistant Teacher Requirements in Pre-Kindergarten Approved Pathways (Choose One) Option A Early Childhood Associate Degree Option B Associate Degree or 60 college credit hours PLUS 12 early childhood college credit hours Option C Completion of an approved early childhood training program Examples include: •Child Development Associate (CDA) •National/State Director's Credential •Montessori Credential •MDE's specialized early childhood training Option D High School Diploma or GED PLUS WorkKeys� scores (see below) PLUS 12 early childhood college credit hours Option E High School Diploma or GED PLUS WorkKeys� scores PLUS Completion of an approved early childhood training program WorkKeys� Requirements Before 2017: Reading for Information: score of 4 Applied Mathematics: score of 4 Writing or Business Writing: score of 3 WorkKeys� Requirements After 2017 Must have WorkKeys� Silver Level Certification. The Workkeys Assessment Areas are as follows:Workplace Documents: score of 4 Graphic Literacy: score of 4 Applied Math: score of 4IMPORTANT NOTE - The three assessment areas above cannot be substituted for other tests. 2. Assistant Teacher Requirements in Kindergarten and Up Approved Pathways (Choose One) Option AA Associate Degree or higher Option BB Two years of college or 48 college credit hoursTranscript verification required Option CC High School Diploma or GED PLUS WorkKeys� scores (see below) WorkKeys� Requirements Before 2017: Reading for Information: minimum score of 4 Applied Mathematics: minimum score of 4 Writing or Business Writing: minimum score of 3 WorkKeys� Requirements After 2017: Must have WorkKeys� Silver Level Certification. The Workkeys Assessment Areas are as follows:Workplace Documents: minimum score of 4 Graphic Literacy: minimum score of 4 Applied Math: minimum score of 4IMPORTANT NOTE - The three assessment areas above cannot be substituted for other tests. Source: Miss. Code Ann. �� 37-21-7, 37-19-7(3), and 37-1-3 (Adopted May 2022) Job Title: Teacher Assistant Job Purpose: To help increase student achievement by assisting certified professional staff with students to meet instructional goals and objectives. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Completion of 48 college hours from accredited college or university OR successful completion of Work-keys exam Reports To: Assigned Classroom Teacher / Building Principal Supervises: N/A Duties & Responsibilities: Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Works with students…