Entry Level Teaching Assistant Jobs
New grad teaching assistant jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience to classrooms where a strong practicum record or internship background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like North Carolina State University, William & Mary, and Great Hearts Academies hiring at this level now.
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Position Title: 4th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher
Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School (7653 North Loop 1604 East, Live Oak, TX 78233)
We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).
Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Retirement System
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher roles at Great Hearts:
- As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role.
- As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, parent communications.
- Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment. Many of our ATs become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor’s degree).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
- Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
- Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
- Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.
Required/Preferred Education:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
- Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
US work authorization is required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Title: 4th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher
Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School (7653 North Loop 1604 East, Live Oak, TX 78233)
We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).
Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Retirement System
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher roles at Great Hearts:
- As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role.
- As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, parent communications.
- Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment. Many of our ATs become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor’s degree).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
- Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
- Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
- Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.
Required/Preferred Education:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
- Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
US work authorization is required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Teaching Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level teaching assistant job?
Focus on any hands-on classroom experience you have, whether from student teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, or volunteer work. Employers at this level look for patience, communication skills, and comfort working with students, not years of formal experience. A strong reference from a cooperating teacher or faculty supervisor and familiarity with basic learning management tools can give you a real edge when competing for your first role.
Which companies hire entry level teaching assistants?
Companies hiring entry level teaching assistants right now include North Carolina State University, William & Mary, and Great Hearts Academies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including public school districts, private K-12 schools, early childhood centers, tutoring companies, and higher education institutions with undergraduate programs.
Are there remote entry level teaching assistant jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles are more common at the entry level given the hands-on nature of classroom support. About 7% of entry level teaching assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in online tutoring platforms, virtual school programs, and ed-tech companies that run fully remote instruction.
Are these new grad teaching assistant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior teaching assistant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience, accepts internships, practicum hours, or student teaching in place of paid work history, and does not require a professional certification as a strict prerequisite. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'no experience required,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply.'
Which industries hire the most entry level teaching assistants?
Entry Level teaching assistant roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they rely on a large support workforce to assist lead teachers, deliver small-group instruction, and provide individualized attention that classroom ratios alone cannot cover.