Education Assistant – Summer School ( Pool)
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Salary
$13 - $0 / HOUR
Quick overview
This role involves assisting summer school teachers by supervising student activities and maintaining an organized classroom environment throughout the summer term. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, setting up classrooms, reinforcing lessons, and potentially assisting special needs students or coordinating assigned projects.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours of college credit, or pass the ParaPro Assessment Test, along with one year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Commitment for the entire summer school period, mandatory attendance at all administrative meetings, and availability for setup and closeout operations are required.
Job description
Purpose and Scope Performs specialized work by assisting summer school teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment during the summer term. The position is responsible for assisting summer school teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. Currently working in MSCS as an Educational Assistant preferred. The following special conditions are required: Commitment for the entire period of summer school. Attendance at ALL periodic administrative meetings. Availability prior to the end of the regular school assignment to participate in summer school setup and preparation. Availability for summer school closeout operations. This position is for SUMMER SCHOOL ONLY. Additional Job Details You must complete a survey before we will consider your summer school application. To complete the survey, copy and paste this survey link - https://forms.office.com/r/5FakD85dpv If you have any issues with the survey link, please go to the MSCS Summer School Website www.scssummerschool.com and select the 2026 Hiring tab for more information.
