Interim Lower School Teaching Assistant — Grade 1-4 Support

Durham Academy, Incorporated; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Academy, an independent day school in Durham, NC, is seeking an interim full-time Lower School Teaching Assistant to begin November 2, 2026. The Lower School serves about 300 students in grades 1–4, with Grade 1 classrooms featuring 18–19 students alongside a lead teacher and a full-time teaching assistant.

Responsibilities include setting learning goals with the lead teacher, preparing instructional materials, working with children in small groups or individually, leading whole-group

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (prefer education)
• Experience with children in an educational environment
• Passion for meeting social and academic needs of children

Responsibilities

• Setting learning goals with the lead classroom teacher
• Preparing instructional materials for the lead teacher
• Working with children on academic tasks in small groups or individually
• Leading whole group instruction when appropriate
• Supervising children at lunch and/or recess
• Performing other duties as requested by the lead classroom teacher

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's degree (education preferred)

Job description

Durham Academy, an independent day school in Durham, NC, is seeking an interim full-time Lower School Teaching Assistant to begin November 2, 2026. The Lower School serves about 300 students in grades 1–4, with Grade 1 classrooms featuring 18–19 students alongside a lead teacher and a full-time teaching assistant.

Responsibilities include setting learning goals with the lead teacher, preparing instructional materials, working with children in small groups or individually, leading whole-group