Project Rise After-School Assistant Teacher

Project Rise After-School Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Directly Reports to: Assistant Project Rise Coordinator

Indirectly Reports to: Programs Director

Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Hourly rate: $20/hour, maximum 40 hours per week

Location: Operation Shoestring, 1711 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS 39203 or Walton Elementary, 3200 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS 39213

Dates: Starting August 3, 2026

Time: Monday- Friday from 12:30 pm -5:30 pm or 2:30 pm- 5:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY: The teacher assistants provide assistance to the teachers and may be assigned to different teachers/areas within a single shift. Teacher Assistants also help with meal/snack distribution and cleanup, provide supervision during field trips and assist with record keeping and other duties as assigned. Assistants may be asked to participate in training sessions offered by Operation Shoestring.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, motivated and creative individual who has a passion for teaching and learning, bringing joy to children, and is flexible to respond positively to assigned tasks. Some activities and events may take place outdoors and require a moderate level of movement and participation from program staff. Some light lifting (maximum 20 lbs.) will be required to load materials and supplies for field trips.