Teacher Assistant

West Yadkin Elementary School; Hamptonville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yadkin Elementary School in Hamptonville, North Carolina is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support a lead teacher, provide one-on-one student assistance, and help with behavior management and classroom activities.

The role involves assisting with instructional tasks, monitoring student safety, and performing clerical duties to maintain records and prepare instructional materials. Immediate hire with full-time status and daily classroom responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following qualifications: 2-year degree, 48 semester hours of college coursework, or a Bronze WorkKeys assessment in reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with instructional tasks and evaluating effectiveness.
• Monitors student safety and fosters self-esteem; supports students to become more independent.
• Maintains classroom discipline and assists with learning and study skills in one-on-one or small-group settings.
• Supports lead teacher with clerical duties and preparation of instructional materials.
• Maintains progress records, grades papers, and tracks student attendance.
• Operates classroom equipment and prepares displays and instructional materials.

Education

2-year degree

48 semester hours

WorkKeys bronze

Job description

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This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Yadkin County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5895000
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. The employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. The employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. The employee assists the lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with executing instructional tasks and evaluating the effectiveness of tasks.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
• Feeds students, when necessary; toilets students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Teacher assistants with an effective date of hire of 9/1/18 and beyond will be required to substitute as a bus driver as needed.

Minimum Training and Experience

Teacher assistants must hold one of the following qualifications:

• A 2-year degree;
• A minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or
• A WorkKeys assessment in reading, writing, and math with a bronze passing score (Level 3).

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of activities performed by the teacher.
• General knowledge of the daily routines of the classroom.
• General knowledge of the student handbook.
• General knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
• General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction, equipment, and tools for children with special needs.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Reports to: Teacher

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Eric Pritchett , Principal
• West Yadkin Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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