Teacher Assistant - Reading Specialist and Health Office

About the role

The Pegasus School is seeking a teacher assistant to support our Reading Specialist and Health Office. This is a full-time, ten-month, hourly, non-exempt position starting on August 19, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction
• Work with small groups of students
• Assist with general clerical tasks
• Supervise students during non-instructional times such as lunch, recess, morning arrival, and afternoon dismissal
• Provide daily support to the School Nurse by assisting with the operation of the Health Office
• Welcome and check in students with minor illnesses or injuries
• Provide basic comfort and care under the direction of the School Nurse
• Maintain health office records and supplies
• Assist with routine administrative tasks

Requirements

• Comfortable working with children in a caring, calm, and confidential manner
• Experience or knowledge of Google Workspace for Education preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children in a school setting is preferred but not required

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Pegasus offers a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; paid time off (PTO); flexible spending accounts; a retirement plan with matching contributions; voluntary supplemental life insurance; as well as additional lifestyle perks.

Pay

Salary range: $20.25/hour

Schedule

175 days per school year, on average