EC Teacher Assistant
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Preschool / Daycare
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026
Job DescriptionTeacher Assistant
QualificationsAn Associate degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university. Obtain and maintain a bus license.
Reports toPrincipal and Teacher
PurposeTo assist the teacher in the organizing and implementing the instructional program and to provide support for clerical, technical and monitorial functions.
Nature of WorkAn employee in this class provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken.
Errors are expected to be recognized promptly by the supervisor and corrected with little negative consequence. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal.
The teacher assistant aids the teacher with organizing instructional activities, developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials.
Implementing the instructional programThe teacher assistant maintains awareness of goals and objectives in helping to implement the planned program and assists in the evaluation of its outcomes.
Clerical/TechnicalThe teacher assistant demonstrates clerical and technical skills necessary to assist with the implementation of the program.
Professional BehaviorThe teacher assistant is involved in the total school program and maintains positive behavior towards students, parents, administration and staff.
Public RelationsThe teacher assistant conducts itself as a positive role model, communicates the needs of students, and works to facilitate the accomplishment of the total school program.
MonitorialThe teacher assistant assists in enforcing school policy and carries out supervisory duties to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
HousekeepingThe teacher assistant assists in developing good housekeeping procedures and shares responsibility for cleanliness of the classroom and school.
Other DutiesThe teacher assistant will be responsible for any other duties as prescribed by the LEA or school.
Physical RequirementsThe ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children is required. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.
IllustrativeExamples of Work Instructional Assistance
- Gives 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
- Assists with Accelerated Math/Accelerated Reader/Math Facts
- Serves as substitute teacher
- Scores students' papers as instructed by teacher
- Prepares visual aids
- Duplicates materials
- Reorganizes materials at the end of day
- Distributes and collects instructional materials
- Files data according to regulatory requirements
- Prepares bulletin boards/displays
- Attends workshops
- Serves as proctor during testing
- Monitors students (playground, cafeteria, hallway, restroom, classroom)
- Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment
- Addresses/records student behavior
- Drives bus as needed
- Assists with supervision of students during field trips
- Associate degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Full-Time
Contact Information- Wendy Cabral
- 437 Rowan Rd
- Clinton, North Carolina 28328
- Phone:
- Email: wcabral.nc.us
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