Assistant, Middle School Teacher

Walter G. Byers School; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Assistant, Middle School Teacher to support teachers in delivering instructional programs across core subjects. The role centers on assisting with student engagement and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, participation in in-service training, and support for attendance, materials, and routine school operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s Degree or 2 years of higher education (48 credits) or pass a formal assessment.
• Desirable: additional education in teaching or related field.
• Ability to read manuals and write clearly for parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher.
• Plan with teachers to reinforce skills based on student needs.
• Operate and care for classroom equipment and materials.
• Monitor students to provide a safe learning environment.
• Interact positively with students, parents and colleagues.
• Collaborate with team members and share strategies.
• Assist with attendance procedures, records, and material orders.
• Support school routines and transitions as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Classroom support

Student interaction

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years college credits

Workkeys / in-service training

NC DOL Apprenticeship / ATA

Job description

Assistant, Middle School Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894844

Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary: Assists the teacher or principal by helping students to achieve the standards and objectives of excellence as set by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Works cooperatively with the principal and teacher in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials.

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

• Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher.
• Plans and works with teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts based on the understanding of individual students-their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operates and cares for equipment and materials for instructional purposes within their assigned classroom(s).
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Interacts positively with students, parents, and colleagues and facilitates positive interactions among students.
• Collaborates and shares ideas and strategies with other team members.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Participates in in-service training programs for professional growth.
• Assists with school routines and transitions.
• Assists in checking materials, supervising and assessing students as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, ordering materials, and other tasks as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: Completion of an Associate’s Degree or two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours, or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours of in-service training), or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program, or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development.
• Desirable: Associate’s Degree with a concentration in Education. More than two years of classroom experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position.
• Ability to read a variety to manuals, write documents to present information to parents.
• Ability to understand complex, multi-stepped written and oral instructions.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to work independently, under general supervision.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, parents and students.
• Ability to provide a broad range of instructional assistance to teachers and others.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to operate and maneuver standard office equipment and specialized classroom equipment.
• Ability to work with student data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skill in problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.
• Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior.

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