Instructional/Teacher Assistant

Mooresville Graded School District • Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

The Teacher/Instructional Assistant position at Mooresville Graded School District is designed to support classroom teachers in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. The role emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and the use of varied instructional methods to meet the diverse needs of students. Teacher Assistants are expected to foster critical thinking and help students achieve academic success while adhering to the district's motto of 'every child, every day.'

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (48 college credit hours) or higher.
• Experience in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson planning, preparation, and implementation under the direction of classroom teachers and administration.
• Conducts quality learning experiences with small groups of children and sometimes individual students.
• Assists the teacher in the preparation and duplication of instructional materials and parent correspondence.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously.
• Assists in maintenance of student portfolios and classroom records in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining neat and orderly work and study areas.
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
• Participates in appropriate training and meetings, as assigned.
• Administers, scores, and records student assessments and assignments.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assists with the collection of records and money.
• Assists with lunch, snacks, and cleanup routines.
• Alerts the teacher(s) to any problems or special information about individual students.
• Assists the teacher in attending to the physical, health, and safety needs of the students.
• Serves as the chief source of help and information to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher of record.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, staff, and school-related business.
• Accompanies the students and teacher when they attend special functions or take field trips.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or school administration.

Benefits

• Full benefits package offered with full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED