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Teaching Assistant-General Education

Bensalem Township School District

Samuel K. Faust Elementary School - Bellview Drive, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Bensalem Township School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5942744

Application Deadline:

Nov 01, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Bensalem Township School District is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a general education classroom with a focus on literacy and student learning at Faust Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of certified staff to provide individual and small-group instructional support, reinforce literacy skills, assist with classroom activities, and help students remain engaged and successful in their learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 48 college credits, an associate degree, PA-approved certification, or higher.

Experience working with elementary-age students preferred.

Experience supporting reading, writing, phonics, or other literacy skills preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups.

Ability to follow teacher direction and work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.

Ability to maintain a positive, supportive, and professional classroom environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide individual and small-group support in reading, writing, phonics, and other literacy activities.

Reinforce skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher.

Assist students with independent work and guided practice.

Support classroom instruction and student engagement.

Help students stay on task and develop positive learning habits.

Assist with classroom activities, instructional materials, and student supervision.

Monitor student progress and communicate observations to the classroom teacher.

Support students during literacy centers, intervention activities, and other instructional settings.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The position may require walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds.

Bensalem Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The District reserves the right to remove this posting and/or fill the position at any time, with or without advance notice.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$22.83 Per Hour

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