STEM Teacher Assistant

Salem Elementary School; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Elementary School in Morganton, NC seeks a STEM Teacher Assistant to support instructional activities and student learning under teacher supervision.

The role involves providing group and individualized instruction, preparing materials, and assisting with assessments. Immediate start, full-time, on-site position with duties including classroom management and student progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework; GPA 2.0 or WorkKeys Business Writing.
• Two years of experience with children preferred or equivalent.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.
• Willingness to undergo further training as required.
• Experience using the computer.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• 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.

Skills

College coursework 48 hours

GPA 2.0 or WorkKeys

Experience with children

Effective written/oral communication

Willingness to train

Computer usage

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

STEM Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921111

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teacher Assistant

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

Teacher Assistant

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

Serves as substitute teacher.

Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.

Prepares visual aids.

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

Records student behavior

Files data according to regulatory requirements

Assists teacher in filling out required paperwork

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

Reconciles minor student conflicts

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

Teacher Assistant

• Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required or WorkKeys Certification including Business Writing.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.
• Willingness to undergo further training as required.
• Experience using the computer.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in staff development workshops.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal.

Teacher Assistant

• Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required or WorkKeys Certification including Business Writing.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.
• Willingness to undergo further training as required.
• Experience using the computer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Teacher Assistant

• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Working knowledge of the core subjects and the Spanish language at the grade levels to which employment assignment is made.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and its community.
• Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages.
• Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines. Skill to make learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans.
• Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective.
• Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor. Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension.
• Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishment.
• Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
• Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision. Ability to record and store data accurately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amber Halliburton , Principal
• Salem Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]