Assistant, Teacher K-3/(26-27)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a K-3 Teacher Assistant to provide additional instructional support under the supervision of a teacher or principal. The role involves assisting with classroom activities, supervising students, and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, progress monitoring, and clerical support to teachers. A degree or higher-education hours relevant to education is required or alternatives per CMS

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with a concentration in Education.
• Two years of higher education (48 credit hours) or the ability to pass a formal assessment.
• NC DOL Apprenticeship Program or NC ATA Professional Development Plan may fulfill requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists children individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and during field trips.
• Enforces school policies and rules governing students.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries.
• Observes and records student performance to assess progress.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom assistance

Monitoring student progress

Education

Associate's Degree with Education concentration

Two years of higher education (48 credit hours)

NC DOL Apprenticeship Program

NC ATA Professional Development Plan

Job description

Summary

Working under the supervision of a teacher or principal, K-3 teacher assistants (TA) provide additional assistance and instruction to students. They assist the teacher in achieving the standards and objectives of excellence as set by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. They work cooperatively with the principal and teacher in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available curriculum and technology materials. They work individually or in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance and support learning. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports. They perform necessary clerical tasks to support teachers.

Essential Duties

• Assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observes students' performance and records relevant data to assess progress.

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 Plan

Desirable

• Associate's Degree with a concentration in Education
• 2+ years working with elementary age children

Licensing / Certification Requirements

• N/A