Job Search Assistance

As you look for a teaching position, the Mississippi Teacher Center can assist in your search. Our goal is to connect Mississippi school districts with a pool of certified prospective teachers. Educators can submit information into a database of prospective teachers/administrators and access district job vacancies.

Teacher Assistant Information

University of Mississippi
- Assistant Teachers as University of Mississippi Students
Mississippi State University
- Professional Advancement Network for Teacher Assistants (PANTA)
University of Southern Mississippi
- Elementary Education (Teacher Assistant Program)
William Carey University
- Teacher Assistant Tuition Waiver Program

View Mississippi’s Teacher Job Board

School districts post their teacher vacancies to an online job board. You can also access each district’s website to obtain an application for employment and other additional resources.

Add Yourself to the School District Employment Database
If you are seeking employment as a teacher or an administrator, you may enter your information to be reviewed by school district personnel at this secure site: Mississippi Educator Employment Data Sheet.

Search Employment Database for Potential Teacher Candidates
(For Superintendents Only)
School district personnel may access the Mississippi Educator Employment Database to locate potential teacher candidates. If you need assistance, call 601-359-3631.

View Mississippi Critical Shortage Areas
The greatest opportunities for employment as a teacher are in critical shortage areas. Currently, 102 school districts are eligible for the incentives and scholarships through funds from HB #609, the Mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act.

Additional Job Opportunities:

Aberdeen School District