Assistant, Teacher K-3 (EOY w/exchange & Full-time 37.5 hours/week 26-27)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a K-3 teacher assistant to provide instructional support under the supervision of teachers and administrators. The role involves working with students individually or in groups to reinforce concepts, supervise during activities, and assist with clerical tasks to help maintain an effective classroom environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers to meet learning standards and to utilize curriculum and technology resources for student

Qualifications

• Assists students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Observes students' performance and records data to assess progress.
• Provides clerical support to teachers and contributes to classroom organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce concepts.
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and on field trips.
• Follows school policies and communicates with teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instructs and monitors the use of equipment and materials to ensure safety.
• Observes and records student progress and prepares basic reports.

Skills

Student supervision

Small-group support

Instructional monitoring

Education

Associate's degree

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