Early Childhood - Teaching Assistant

id='p7167_'>Early Childhood - Teaching Assistant JobID: 7167

Position Type:

Early Learning/Support Staff

Date Posted:

6/12/2026

Location:

Edgewood Schools

Date Available:

09/14/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Early Childhood - Teaching Assistant

3.25 hrs/day - 5 days a week; 8:30 am to 11:45 am

Begins: September 14, 2026

Pay rate: $19.81-$22.25/hour (2025-26 rates) - Category B

Per MSEA Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement

Join Our Team and Thrive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan
• an Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
• optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account

To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees.

TITLE: Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Pre-school or child care experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Initiative to help out where needed.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Early Learning

JOB GOALS: To assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning Early Learning Program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and monitor students in educational settings.
• Provide teacher support; objective observation, data keeping, and prepare and organize materials.
• Assist in implementing successful student programs as designed by education staff.
• Participate in program trainings provided.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyles, and value systems among students and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or supervising teacher, specific to early childhood programming.
• Ability to work outside in all weather.
• Other job duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Rarely: 1 to 10%; Occasionally: 11 to 33%; Frequently: 34 to 66%; and Continuously: 67 to 100% of the workday.

Stand ContinuouslyWalk ContinuouslySit OccasionallyHand Dexterity FrequentlyHand and Arm Extension FrequentlyClimb and/or Balance FrequentlyStoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl FrequentlyBend and/or Twist FrequentlyTalk or Hear ContinuouslyTaste or Smell Rarely

Lift and Carry up to 10lbs FrequentlyLift and Carry up to 25lbs FrequentlyLift and Carry up to 50lbs OccasionallyLift and Carry up to 75lbs OccasionallyLift and Carry up to 100lbs RarelyLift and Carry more than 100lbs Rarely

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.