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

Berryhill School; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an Assistant, Teacher K-3 to provide instructional support and supervision in the classroom. The role assists teachers, reinforces learning, and helps manage classroom activities to ensure students benefit from the curriculum and technology resources.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree (or equivalent) and related credentials or assessment pathways.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree OR two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours OR ability to pass a formal assessment (WorkKeys and 96 hours of in-service training) OR completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program OR completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan

Responsibilities

• Assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
• 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.

Skills

Instructional support

Small group instruction

Classroom supervision

Data recording

Education

Associate’s Degree

Two years of higher education (48 credit hours)

WorkKeys assessment

NC DOL Apprenticeship Program

NC ATA Professional Development Plan

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931775

Application Deadline: Nov 17, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 hoursof 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

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Position Type:

Not provided

Contact Information

• CMS Staff
• 600 E. Fourth Street
• Fifth Floor
• Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]