Pascagoula-Gautier School District·Gautier, Mississippi
The assistant teacher will support the lead teacher in delivering reading, language arts, and mathematics instruction. They are expected to maintain a positive attitude and assist with various classroom duties throughout the school year.
Terms of Employment Remainder of the 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. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. All applicants must have an application submitted online. For information on WorkKeys Test, contact the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College by email at jc.proctor@mgccc.edu or by phone at 228-497-7706.
Candidates must possess at least an Associate's degree, 48 college credit hours, or a passing WorkKeys test score. A criminal background check is mandatory, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
Market context
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