Lower School Teaching Assistant: Empower Young Learners

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's School in Raleigh, NC is seeking a dedicated Lower School Teaching Assistant to support lead teachers across foundational, administrative, and instructional categories.

The role includes attendance, materials preparation, supervision during lunch and recess, carpool duties, and professional development participation. The position emphasizes active engagement with students during whole-group and small-group instruction, collaboration with teachers, and flexible support to ensure a

Responsibilities

• Take daily attendance as directed by the lead teacher.
• Maintain graded student work files for weekly distribution to families.
• Manage weekly folders and behavior charts, as applicable.
• Assist with classroom setup and preparation at the beginning of the school year.
• Support classroom organization by keeping supplies stocked, instructional materials prepared, and shared spaces orderly.
• Complete clerical and administrative tasks as needed, including copying, laminating, scanning, faxing, and cutting instructional materials.
• Grade non-subjective assignments as directed by the lead teacher.
• Sanitize desks and other high-touch surfaces at the end of the day unless otherwise directed.
• Stack or arrange chairs at the end of the day unless otherwise directed.
• Supervise lunch five days per week (excluding PreK).
• Supervise recess as assigned.
• Assist with morning carpool (excluding PreK) and afternoon carpool (with some PreK exceptions).
• Supervise bathroom breaks and provide appropriate assistance during bathroom-related accidents.
• Attend all required St. David's professional development days and sessions.
• Maintain an active, engaged presence during whole-group instruction and support the lead teacher.
• Circulate to monitor engagement, reinforce expectations, and assist as needed.
• Know and reinforce classroom behavior expectations.
• Support students in maintaining attention, following directions, and participating in lessons.
• Provide proactive redirection and behavioral support to minimize interruptions to instruction.
• Use teachable moments to guide students in their faith and character development.
• Assist with transitions between rotations to maximize learning time.
• Be prepared to deliver teacher-planned lessons when requested.

Job description

St. David's School in Raleigh, NC is seeking a dedicated Lower School Teaching Assistant to support lead teachers across foundational, administrative, and instructional categories.

The role includes attendance, materials preparation, supervision during lunch and recess, carpool duties, and professional development participation. The position emphasizes active engagement with students during whole-group and small-group instruction, collaboration with teachers, and flexible support to ensure a