This document, which is intended for use by community and junior colleges throughout Mississippi, contains curriculum frameworks for the course sequences in the teacher assistant program. Presented in the introduction are a program description and suggested course sequence. Section I is a curriculum guide consisting of outlines for each of the following postsecondary teacher assistant program courses: early childhood education; assisting with the special child; receptive and expressive language arts skills; health, nutrition, and safety for the elementary child; directing activities for the elementary child; practicum I, methods and materials in handwriting; methods and materials in reading; methods and materials in mathematics; use of media and resources; educational planning; and practicum II. Each course outline contains some/all of the following: course name and abbreviation; course classification; course description; prerequisites; and competencies and suggested objectives. Recommended tools and equipment are listed in section II. Appended are lists of related academic topics and workplace skills for the 21st century and a student competency profile for the postsecondary teacher assistant program. (MN)