Part-Time K-5 Instructional Assistant

373 Gallberry Farm Elementary; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools’ 373 Gallberry Farm Elementary in Hope Mills, NC, seeks a Part-Time Teacher Assistant for an 80% position. The role supports classroom instruction, prepares materials, and assists with testing and records, under teacher direction.

The candidate should have at least 24 college hours, be comfortable with diverse student needs, and possess a valid NC Driver’s License. Starting date is November 2, 2026, with duties aligned to instructional support and behavior guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 semester hours completed in any discipline with passing Work Keys Assessments.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Must have a valid NC Driver's License to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress; keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.
• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment, prepares visual aids and duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing; scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher; distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Attends workshops.
• Checks and report attendance.
• Enters data in health record, records student behavior and files data according to regulatory requirements.
• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations.
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.
• Promotes student self‑esteem; teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect for others.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Participates in development of discipline and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports significant change or lack of change in student behavior.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Work Keys assessments

Child interaction

Follow instructions

Driver's license

Education

24 semester hours completed

Job description

Cumberland County Schools’ 373 Gallberry Farm Elementary in Hope Mills, NC, seeks a Part-Time Teacher Assistant for an 80% position. The role supports classroom instruction, prepares materials, and assists with testing and records, under teacher direction.

The candidate should have at least 24 college hours, be comfortable with diverse student needs, and possess a valid NC Driver’s License. Starting date is November 2, 2026, with duties aligned to instructional support and behavior guidance.