Tufts University·Medford, Massachusetts
The Teacher Assistant supports high-quality, inclusive education for children from preschool through first grade. Key duties include assisting with curriculum delivery, classroom management, and supporting children with special needs.
The Eliot-Pearson Children's School is the laboratory-demonstration school affiliated with the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University. The school serves as a model and demonstration facility, providing a training and observation site for new and experienced teachers and a research facility for faculty and supervised students in the Department of Child Study and Human Development. The Children's School enrolls approximately 65 children. It has preschool and PreK-K and Kindergarten to first grade classes that vary in length and frequency.
The Teacher Assistant supports high quality, inclusive education and care for children in a preschool through first grade classroom. The position facilitates teaching and learning opportunities for children and families at the school and ensures their health and safety. The Teacher Assistant supports Head Teachers in working with children 4-6 years old and also fulfills a state required teacher-child ratio at the school. Assists teachers in curriculum planning and delivery Assists teachers in conducting ongoing observation and assessment of children’s learning Assists with classroom management Works with children who have special needs and receive special services Works with families
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by: Associate's Degree Knowledge and experience typically acquired by an Associates’ Degree and several years related experience Bachelor's Degree
Minimum $19.35, Midpoint $22.60, Maximum $25.90
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Market context
Classroom teacher openings in Massachusetts are often driven by school staffing needs, student support priorities, and subject-area coverage. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong communication, classroom management, and the ability to meet state and district expectations; in this listing, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save candidates research time. Before applying, review the certification, schedule, and any required documentation to confirm you meet the posted qualifications.