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

Idlewild Elementary; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina is hiring an Assistant, Teacher for Kindergarten through 3rd grade to provide instructional support under the supervision of a teacher or principal.

The role involves small-group instruction, classroom supervision, following policies, coordinating with teachers, and performing clerical tasks to support learning and ensure a productive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: 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 NC programs completion.
• Desirable: Associate’s Degree with a concentration in Education; 2+ years working with elementary age children.

Responsibilities

• Assists children individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Supervises students in various school settings (classrooms, halls, cafeterias, etc.).
• Enforces school policies and rules governing students.
• Coordinates duties with classroom teachers to support instructional efforts.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials.
• Observes student performance and records data to assess progress.

Skills

Small-group instruction

Classroom supervision

Data collection & progress monitoring

Education

Associate's Degree

2+ years working with elementary age children

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926439
Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 14, 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

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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