K-5 Instructional Assistant Hillcrest Elementary

K-5 Instructional Assistant ) - Hillcrest Elementary

Alamance‑Burlington Schools Hillcrest Elementary - Burlington, North Carolina

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

The Teacher Assistant supports a lead teacher in a K‑5 classroom. Responsibilities include providing academic and behavioral assistance, conducting small‑group activities, maintaining a safe environment, and performing clerical and housekeeping duties. All duties are performed under the direction of the assigned teacher.

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent college coursework
• 48 semester hours of transferable college coursework or 96 contact hours with passing Work Keys scores

• Monitor student safety and well‑being, especially in inclusive settings
• Motivate and maintain student engagement
• Keep classroom clean, orderly and disciplined
• Perform general clerical duties and maintain records
• Operate common office and audiovisual equipment
• Serve as a testing proctor when requested
• Communicate clearly in English; exhibit empathy and patience with children and those with special needs
• Establish and sustain effective working relationships as needed

• Minimum of 48 college‑level hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Equivalent training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

• 2 to 5 years experience as a classroom teacher assistant
• Training in working with students with special needs
• Spanish speaking skills

• Assist teachers with instruction, evaluation, and grading
• Monitor safety, discipline, and student behavior
• Support student independence and self‑esteem
• Record discipline actions, attendance, and classroom incidents
• Provide one‑on‑one assistance and small‑group instruction in study skills
• Maintain standardized records of student progress
• Perform general housekeeping, minor repairs, and clerical duties
• Develop classroom displays and instructional materials
• Operate audiovisual equipment and assist with testing as needed
• Feed and assist students with toileting when required
• Participate in staff development workshops and staff meetings
• Perform additional duties assigned by the teacher, principal, or designee

• Citizen, residing in the U.S. or eligible for work visa

• Mary Beth Chandler, Principal – Hillcrest Elementary
• Email: .nc.us