K-8 Teaching Assistant: Part-Time, Inclusive & Impactful

Francine Delany New School for Children; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Francine Delany New School for Children in Asheville, NC is seeking an Assistant Classroom Teacher (Teaching Assistant, K-8) to join a diverse, social-justice oriented community. The role focuses on supporting the lead teacher, preparing materials, and helping 20–22 students succeed across core subjects.

We value initiative, organization, and experience with children. This part-time position offers 28.75 hours per week over 10 months, with starting wages of $24.10 per hour and increases with

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Associates degree or equivalent required.
• Preference for educational training or study.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of social justice teaching practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead teacher in classrooms of 20–22 students.
• Support reading, writing, math, science and social studies; assist with classroom management.
• Supervise lunch, recess, and specialists/electives.
• Occasionally cover for the lead teacher during absence.
• Perform clerical duties such as materials prep and record keeping.
• Attend required trainings.

Skills

Experience working with children

Commitment to diversity equity and IN

Knowledge background in social justice

Strong organization and initiative

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Preference for educational training or study

Job description

Francine Delany New School for Children in Asheville, NC is seeking an Assistant Classroom Teacher (Teaching Assistant, K-8) to join a diverse, social-justice oriented community. The role focuses on supporting the lead teacher, preparing materials, and helping 20–22 students succeed across core subjects.

We value initiative, organization, and experience with children. This part-time position offers 28.75 hours per week over 10 months, with starting wages of $24.10 per hour and increases with