Teacher Assistant

Onslow County Public Schools; Maysville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools at Silverdale Elementary in Maysville, North Carolina is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities.

The role includes assisting instruction, managing student behavior, preparing instructional materials, and monitoring safety and student well‑being; experience with digital age learning is valued, and the role reports to the Principal.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Knowledge of core subjects at the grade level.
• Familiarity with school organization and community.
• Basic understanding of expected behavior of children.
• Ability to operate various technology tools.
• Ability to work cooperatively with school personnel.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Follows school policies and regulations.
• Assists in classroom/student management and discipline.
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by the teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates instructional activities.
• Prepares visual aids and instructional materials.
• Assesses student work as instructed by the teacher.
• Assists in recording student behavior and progress.
• Monitors safety and well-being of students.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Assists with digital age learning in the classroom.
• Encourages and supports academic growth of students.
• Models ethical and appropriate behavior.
• Assist with needs of all students including exceptional students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Working with children

Core subjects knowledge

School organization

Behaviour understanding

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Independence in problem solving

Ability to follow instructions

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree required (emphasis in math, reading, writing and content knowledge)

Minimum 2.5 GPA

ETTP coursework within first school year

Job description

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Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955867

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 3:19 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level.
• Knowledge of the school organization and its community.
• Basic knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages.
• Ability to operate a variety of technology.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
• Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Two year Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required (must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required
• ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained within the first school year of employment (to register for ETTP, contact [e-mail] )

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

SALARY: PayGrade 56

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Prepares visual aids and instructional materials.
• Assesses student work as instructed by teacher.
• Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Assists students with digital age learning in the classroom.
• Encourages and supports academic growth of students.
• Models and promotes high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.
• Assists with the needs of all students to include exceptional students.
• Performs other related duties, as required or assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.
• Ability to lift 15-30 pounds routinely and 30-100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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 to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

I have read and understand the requirements for the position of Teacher Assistant. I am able to perform all essential functions of this position.

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Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• CJ Korenek
• 200 Broadhurst Road
• Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540-3551
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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