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Job Opening Information Teaching Assistant

Job Number
121625_TA
Application Deadline
1/4/2026

Position Title
Teaching Assistant
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$16.00-17.50
Job Description

Teaching Assistants (2) - Prek and Elementary

If you are interested in learning more about our district, please take a moment to watch this video: https://youtu.be/-3VlSWEkZ7M

Location: Cohocton Prek School and Elementary School

Start Date: ASAP

Make a Difference—One Student at a Time!

Are you passionate about education and eager to support student success? We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable Teaching Assistants to partner with our educators and help create a positive, engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

What You’ll Do

  • Support classroom instruction by working with individual students and small groups

  • Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organization, and learning activities

  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom atmosphere

  • Help manage classroom routines and transitions

  • Observe student progress and share insights with the teaching team

  • Provide academic and behavioral support tailored to student needs

To see the full job description, go to: job description

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven school community

  • Gain hands-on experience in education

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

  • Competitive benefits package

  • The chance to make a meaningful impact every single day

Job Qualifications

 

What We’re Looking For

  • A genuine passion for working with children and supporting learning

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and staff

  • Possession of or willingness to pursue a Teaching Assistant certification in New York State. For information on obtaining a TA certification, see: Teaching Assistant

Application Procedure

Thank you for your interest in the Wayland-Cohocton School District. The district is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are kept current for one year.

Before applying for any positions, you must first complete the associated application type.  If you have not done so, please click My Application at https://wayland-cohocton.recruitfront.com/Account/Login?ReturnURL=/Application and complete an application type (coaching, teacher etc). 

Once you have an application completed, please return to the job posting at https://wayland-cohocton.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities

click on the job you are interested in and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Apply Now.

Job Category
Teaching Assistant
Job Location
Elementary School

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