Teacher Assistant (WPS)

Young World Physical Education; Williamston (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 16,200; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Teacher Assistant at Williamston Primary School, North Carolina. This full-time position involves supporting classroom activities, ensuring student safety, and assisting with academic tasks.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Education or equivalent coursework, strong communication skills, and the ability to monitor student behavior effectively. A valid driver’s license is also necessary as bus driving may be part of this role.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree related to Education or 48 semester hours of transferable college coursework.
• Current and valid driver’s license is necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a class 7 school bus driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of students.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom; conducts various clerical duties.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Clerical duties

Safety monitoring

Education

Associate Degree in Education or 48 college credit hours

Bronze-level WorkKeys Career Readiness Certification

Tools

Computers

Office machines

Job description

Teacher Assistant (WPS)

Martin County Schools Williamston Primary School - Williamston, North Carolina

Williamston Primary School currently has an opening for a Teacher Assistant. The employee will work 7 hours per day for a total of 35 hours per week. The position will begin as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• 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; records time out and in‑class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.
• 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.
• Participates in staff development workshops.
• Drives a school bus when needed to efficiently and effectively operate the school transportation system.
• Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree related to Education or 48 semester hours of transferable college coursework. Official transcript is required to validate education.
• Bronze‑level WorkKeys Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) or above and a score of 3 or higher on the WorkKeys Business Writing assessment.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a class 7 school bus driver’s license.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• General knowledge of activities performed by lead teacher, daily routines of the classroom, student handbook rules, procedures to follow in the event of an emergency and 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 and to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties, to operate common office machines, and 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.

Physical and cognitive requirements

• 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.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.
• Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Requires the ability to talk and hear. Must be able to communicate via telephone.

Terms of employment

10‑month contract, full‑time position (35 hours per week). Must be available to work a 7‑hour school day.

Salary and benefits

Position Type: Full‑time. Salary: $15 per hour. Bus driving duty is considered an essential function of this position.

Grade: Based on Grade 56 State Salary Scale for Classified Employees. FLSA: Non‑Exempt.