26/27 Assistant - K5 (80%) 348158

Young World Physical Education; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 21,766 - 30,801; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support instructional staff in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The role involves providing academic assistance, supervising students, and preparing classroom materials. Candidates must have at least a college degree or equivalent coursework, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License if necessary. This is a full-time position offering a monthly salary range of $1,950.40 to $2,760.

Qualifications

• College transcript showing a degree earned.
• Must have fingerprint clearance and clear background checks.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with academic instruction and supervision.
• Monitor student behavior and promote social skills.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain order.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to supervise students

Education

College degree

Completion of 48 or more college level courses

WorkKeys Assessment with passing scores

Job description

348 Cumberland Mills Elementary, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Job Details

Job ID: 5657286

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Teacher Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College transcript showing a degree was earned.
• College transcript showing at least 48 or more college level courses completed.
• College transcript showing at least 24 or more college level courses completed plus WorkKeys Assessment with passing scores in Workplace Documents (Reading), Business Writing, and Applied Mathematics.

Reports To: Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

Job Goal: To support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Assistance

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress; keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.

Instructional Preparation/Support

• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment; prepares visual aids and duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of the day.
• Serves as proctor during testing; scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher; distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Attends workshops.

Report and Records

• Checks and reports attendance.
• Enters data in health record, records student behavior and files data according to regulatory requirements.

Monitoring Student Behavior

• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations.
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.
• Promotes student self-esteem; teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect for others.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Participates in development of discipline and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

Bus Operations

• Obtains and maintains CDL bus license.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Drives a bus when called upon to do so while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.
• Maintains bus route schedule.
• Maintains discipline and reports undisciplined students to school administration.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops and transports only authorized students.
• Complies with local and state traffic regulations and observes all mandatory safety regulations.
• Reports delays and accidents.
• Cleans the interior of the bus.

Serves as team player and role model for other employees; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must obtain and hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus.
• Must communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must have finger dexterity and be able to perform basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

Special Requirements

• Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $1,950.40 to $2,760 Per Month

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Amy McDowell, Principal
• 348 Cumberland Mills Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]