Elementary School Assistant Teacher

About the Employer

Job Title: Assistant, Teacher K-5/ (26-27) -

Summary:
K-3 Teacher Assistants (TA) work under the supervision of a teacher or principal to provide additional assistance and instruction to students. They assist teachers in achieving standards and objectives, work cooperatively with principals and teachers to create a supportive classroom environment, and perform various instructional and clerical tasks.

Essential Duties:*
- Assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
- Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Observes students' performance and records relevant data to assess progress.

Education and Experience:

Minimum:
Completion of an Associate's degree or 2 years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours or ability to pass a formal assessment (WorkKey and 96 hours of in-service training) or completion of the NC DOLEP Apprenticeship Program or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan.

Desirable:
Associate's degree with a concentration in Education
2+ years working with elementary age children

Licensing / Certification Requirements:
N/A

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