Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Salary

$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

Temporary Grant - Full-Time

Job Number

2026214T

Agency

Winthrop University

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UZ01

Position Number:

2026214T

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Aug. 16 until May 31)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min.

$15.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$17.00

Opening Date

06/16/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF YOUR OFFICIAL APPLICATION. PLEASE COMPLETE THE STATE APPLICATION TO INCLUDE ALL CURRENT AND PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY AND EDUCATION. A RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF AN APPLICANT HAS MET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.*

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to and assisting the Lead Teacher, the Teaching Assistant works with children ages 3 to 5 in the Macfeat Early Childhood Laboratory School Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Plays an active role in assisting the lead teacher and supervising the children.
• Aids in gathering and preparing teaching materials, implementing lesson plans and conducting child

assessments.

• Attends the daily classroom routines while ensuring the health and safety of the children and performs general

room maintenance.

• Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Teacher when the Lead Teacher is not present.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for undergraduate student assistants and provides supervision in the

absence of the Lead Teacher.

• Communicates with families as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary education, early childhood

special education or equivalent.

• Must meet and maintain South Carolina Department of Social Services and ABC Quality requirements.
• At least six months' experience in an early childhood education setting.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with children, families and coworkers.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Effective, positive classroom management skills.
• Ability to create effective lesson plans.
• Ability to bend, lift at least 30 pounds and engage with children on the classroom floor and on the playground.

Additional Comments

Salary/Hiring Range: $15 to $17; actual salary depends on qualifications.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Aug. 16 until May 31)

Health benefits-eligible position.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Do you have any previous experience working with children 3 to 5 years old in a formal educational setting? For example, a child development center or school district.

02

Please describe any post-high school education in the field of Early Childhood Education and list the type of degree obtained.

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Winthrop University Address 303 Tillman Hall

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29733

Phone 803-323-2273

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.