Teacher Assistant at Mountain View Elementary (TEMPORARY)

Mountain View Elementary School

Hickory (NC)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Mountain View Elementary School in Hickory, North Carolina is seeking a Teacher Assistant (Temporary) to support classroom instruction under the supervision of the teacher and principal. The role involves providing group and individualized instruction, preparing instructional materials, and assisting with testing and reporting.

The position is temporary through the 2026-27 school year with a $15.60–$18.39 per hour salary based on experience.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required with additional coursework as specified.
Minimum of 48 hours of college-level coursework; GPA 2.0 or WorkKeys certification.
Two years of experience working with children preferred or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.
Willingness to undergo further training; computer experience expected.

Responsibilities

Gives group instruction as prescribed by the teacher; provides individualized instruction.
Demonstrates instructional activities and monitors work assigned by the teacher.
Reports student progress to the teacher and assists with grading materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Spanish language knowledge

Computer usage

Education

High School Diploma

Minimum of 48 hours of college coursework

GPA 2.0 or WorkKeys Certification

Tools

A/V equipment operation

Office machines

Job description

Teacher Assistant at Mountain View Elementary (TEMPORARY)

Catawba County Schools Mountain View Elementary School - Hickory, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Teacher Assistant at Mountain View Elementary (TEMPORARY)

Catawba County Schools Mountain View Elementary School - Hickory, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Catawba County Schools Jobs Board , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5977065
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant - Temporary for 26-27 SY

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

BENEFITS STATUS: FULL-TIME, 8 HOURS/DAY

SALARY RANGE (HOURLY): $15.60 – $18.39BASED ON EXPERIENCE

** THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY AND WILL END ON JUNE 4th, 2027 **

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Teacher Assistant

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 AssistanceGives 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/SupportServes 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 RecordsRecords student behavior.Files data according to regulatory requirements.Assists teacher in filling out required paperwork.

Monitoring Student BehaviorSupervises 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.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in staff development workshops.Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma with additional requirements below.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.

Data Conception:Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to students.Language Ability:Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions. Proficiency in specific foreign language preferred.

Intelligence:Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Verbal Aptitude:Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures ... Must be able to communicate effective and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude:Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination:Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using instructional objects.

Color Discrimination:Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.

Physical Communications:Requires the ability to talk and hear.

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

Bus Driver

Knowledge of driving laws and regulations
Knowledge of safe bus operations
Knowledge of vehicle pre-run checks and their performance
Maintain records of names and addresses of students, locations and times of stops, route information, and time sheets
Administrative skills to implement established policies and procedures regarding student transportation, enforcing rules of student conduct and discipline
Communication skills in dealing with students daily; communicating with parents regarding bus routes and discipline problems; and advising the transportation department of bus malfunctions
Leadership skills to maintain discipline on the bus
Manual skills to maintain bus cleanliness
Mechanical skills to detect bus malfunction
Planning skills to develop student seating arrangements
Common arithmetical function to count the number of students on the bus and to complete time

DISCLAIMER

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the 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. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.60 to $18.39 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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