NCPreK Teacher Assistant-must hold associate's degree or equivalent (344206)

Southwest Primary School (K-2); Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Primary School (K-2) in Hickory, NC seeks a Teacher Assistant to support instruction for diverse learners in K-12 and NCPreK. Under supervision of the teacher and principal, you will provide group and individualized instruction, monitor student progress, prepare materials, and assist with testing and attendance records.

This role emphasizes classroom maintenance, positive behavior support, and collaboration with staff to create a productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold associate's degree or equivalent.
• Positions requires assisting teacher and students in K-12 and NCPreK settings.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Monitors work assigned by teacher.
• Scores students' papers as instructed by teacher.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Checks and reports attendance and behavior.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

NCPreK Teacher Assistant-must hold associate's degree or equivalent (344206)

Hickory City Schools Southwest Primary School (K-2) - Hickory, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Oct 7, 2026

Job Description

HICKORY CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT (INCLUDES K-12 CLASSROOM AND NCPK)

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. Performs tasks to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. Reports to the teacher and/or principal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Academic Assistance

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Monitors work assigned by teacher.
• Checks and corrects students' work while in progress.
• Keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.

Instructional Preparation/Support

• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.
• Duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing.
• Attends workshops.
• Scores students' papers as instructed by teacher.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.

Reports and Records

• Checks and reports attendance.
• Records student behavior.
• Files data according to regulatory requirements.

Monitoring Student Behavior

• Supervises students in the classroom and other locations.
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.
• Promotes student self esteem.
• Teaches citizenship, social skills and respect for others.
• Participates in development of discipline policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS