Teaching Assistant (Full Time Position)

The Expedition School; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Expedition School in Hillsborough, NC is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support teachers and students in a STEM-focused program. This position emphasizes collaboration, classroom support, and hands-on learning.

The Teaching Assistant will work with small groups and individuals, supervise transitions, organize materials, and use Google tools; substitutes may be required when teachers are absent. A strong growth mindset and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Physically able to lift up to 30 pounds and move around the campus.

Responsibilities

• Photocopying and prep materials.
• Work with small groups of students.
• Provide one-on-one support to students.
• Supervise transitions to/from classes and recess.
• Organize learning materials for lessons.
• Monitor students to support engagement and completion.
• Assist students with special learning needs as needed.
• May substitute teach a class if a teacher is absent.

Skills

Flexible learner

Communication

Technology proficient

Team collaboration

Small-group teaching

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Google platforms

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Full Time Position)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893452
Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teaching Assistant Job Description - FULL TIME POSITION

The Expedition School (TES) offers an exceptional project based learning approach with a STEM focused environment that seeks to develop high level analytical and critical thinking skills in all of its students. This focus is fully integrated within the core academic disciplines of mathematics, science, social sciences, language arts, and technology. US News and World Reports ranked The Expedition School as one of top charter elementary schools in North Carolina. Be a part of a strong, creative, and collaborative staff who put students at the center.

The teaching assistant will perform tasks that may include, but are not limited to:

• Photocopying
• Working with small groups of students
• Working one-on-one with a student
• Supervising the transition of students to and from special classes and recess.
• Organizing learning materials
• Actively monitoring students during instruction and work sessions, providing support as needed with attention, engagement, and work completion
• Supporting students with special learning needs

• The teaching assistant will also be available to substitute teach a class in the event a teacher is absent.

Requirements:

• Flexible, quick learner with a positive attitude and strong growth mindset
• Caring and patient when working with young children; able to identify and build on student strengths
• Able to take direction while also being a self-starter who anticipates needs and initiates tasks that improve student learning, classroom environment, and teacher efficiency
• Maintains consistent routines and expectations and uses effective, positive classroom management.
• Actively listens during instruction to effectively support students during independent work and small-group learning
• Willing and able to teach or support small groups, provide differentiated instruction, and cover lessons when needed
• Reviews lesson plans, uses planning time effectively, and stays organized using shared tools (e.g., Google platforms)
• Strong technology competency
• Collaborates effectively with a variety of staff to maintain consistency across classes and support school goals
• Works to uphold TES Crew Values
• Effective communicator with students, teachers, and staff
• Physically able to lift up to 30 pounds and comfortably bend, stand, walk, sit on the floor, and move throughout a multi-level campus (gravel, grass, and cement surfaces)

Hours:

• All Full Day Student Days : 7:30am - 3:45pm (usually M, T, Th, F)
• All Early Release Day Student Days: 7:30am - 1:45pm (Most W’s)

Pay:

• Starting rate of $18.75/hour
• This is a one year position for the 2026-27 school year.

The Expedition School is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and community members. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sally Whitaker , Talent Strategy and Support Associate
• 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd
• Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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