Brown Missionary Baptist Church·Southaven, Mississippi
The Teacher Assistant will support classroom teachers with lessons, student supervision, and daily routines. Additionally, they will lead the aftercare program by managing student rosters, homework support, and enrichment activities.
Brown Christian Academy is seeking a dependable, caring, and organized Lower Division Teacher Assistant to support Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms and help lead Warriors Den Aftercare. The ideal candidate enjoys helping elementary students learn, values teamwork, and is committed to safe, positive, Christ-centered education and care.
Primary responsibilities
Assist Lower Division teachers with lessons, centers, small-group practice, classroom routines, transitions, materials, and student records.
Maintain active supervision and accurate student accountability during classrooms, lunch, recess, specials, hallways, restrooms, arrival, and dismissal.
Use calm, positive, age-appropriate guidance while supporting student responsibility, self-regulation, cooperation, and respectful behavior.
Transition registered students into Warriors Den at 3:15 p.m.; verify rosters and headcounts and follow BCA dismissal procedures.
Supervise snack, homework support, quiet activities, indoor/outdoor play, reading, games, and enrichment through 5:45 p.m.
Release students only to authorized adults; maintain accurate Brightwheel/sign-out records and report late pickup, incidents, injuries, or safety concerns promptly.
Communicate professionally with families and coworkers; protect confidentiality and participate in required meetings, training, and school events.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. Preference is given to those with college coursework in education or prior experience working with children in school or camp settings.
Market context
Classroom teacher roles in Mississippi are often shaped by steady demand in schools that need certified educators with subject-specific graduate preparation. These positions can be competitive because districts look for strong communication, interpersonal skills, and comfort using classroom technology, while candidates also compare schedules, support, and advancement opportunities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your Master’s degree and eighteen graduate hours align with the subject area before applying.
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