Pascagoula-Gautier School District·Pascagoula, Mississippi
The assistant teacher will support the lead teacher in delivering reading, language arts, and mathematics instruction to 4th-grade students. They are expected to maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate interest in the educational duties required for the school year.
Terms of Employment: Remainder of 2026-2027 School Year 187 Days Per School Year
Must possess an Associate's Degree or above; or must have at least 48 hours of earned college credit; or must provide passing scores for the Work Keys test (Silver Certificate). Proficiency in skills of reading and writing; Demonstrated interest in and a positive attitude toward the duties and responsibilities required to perform as an instructional assistant for teaching reading/language arts and mathematics. Must pass criminal background check as prescribed by state statute. All applicants must have an application submitted online. For information on WorkKeys Test, contact Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College by email at jc.proctor@mgccc.edu. Phone number is 228-497-7706.
Candidates must hold at least an Associate's degree, 48 hours of college credit, or a passing WorkKeys Silver Certificate. Applicants are also required to pass a criminal background check and submit their application online.
Market context
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