K-8 Teacher Assistant — Classroom Support & Growth

Classical Charter Schools of America; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Classical Charter Schools of Leland is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support the Content Teacher in preparing students to master the curriculum and achieve passing test scores. You will help with instruction, classroom management, clerical tasks, and daily routines as needed.

The position follows the school calendar as a 10-month assignment, reporting to the Headmaster and collaborating with staff to foster safety, character, and scholarship across campus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or proof of completion of at least two years of college credits; education/early childhood focus desired.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform clerical duties.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Teach a resource class (e.g. art, p.e., music, computer lab).
• Assist with morning drop off and afternoon pickup.
• Encourage promptness in unpacking backpacks, turning in homework and lunch money.
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Accompany students to the office for temperature checks or to call a parent if ill.
• Monitor behavior on the playground during recess.
• Grade papers and record grades per teacher's direction.
• Process hot lunch money and order lunch weekly.
• Handle field trip paperwork and money.
• Assist with school pictures, surveys and immunization forms.
• Monitor students to keep them on task during class time.
• Assist with class work and reinforce positive behavior.
• Make copies for instruction and help with classroom setup.
• Share responsibility for cleaning and trash removal.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Office equipment operation

Record keeping

Following instructions

Communication with parents

Education

Associate degree or 2 years college credits

Tools

Office machines

Job description

Classical Charter Schools of Leland is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support the Content Teacher in preparing students to master the curriculum and achieve passing test scores. You will help with instruction, classroom management, clerical tasks, and daily routines as needed.

The position follows the school calendar as a 10-month assignment, reporting to the Headmaster and collaborating with staff to foster safety, character, and scholarship across campus.