Assistant, Teacher K-3 PT / 18.75 hrs per week / 26-27

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a K-3 teacher assistant to support classroom instruction under the supervision of a teacher or principal. The TA will work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts and monitor progress, and will perform clerical tasks to support teachers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the classroom team, managing student behavior, and using instructional materials and technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree OR two years of higher education (48 credit hours) OR ability to pass a Work-key assessment with 96 hours of in-service training.
• Completion of NC DOL Apprenticeship Program.
• Completion of NC ATA Professional Development Plan.
• Desirable: Education concentration and 2+ years working with elementary children.

Responsibilities

• Assist children individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and on field trips.
• Enforce school policies and coordinate duties with teachers.
• Instruct and monitor students in use of equipment to prevent injuries.
• Observe and record student progress data.

Education

Associate's Degree

48 college credits

Workkey assessment

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