Teacher Aides and Assistants Jobs in Durham, NC

Teacher Aides and Assistants play a crucial role in elementary education by providing support to teachers in managing classroom activities and enhancing the learning experience of students. These professionals assist in preparing instructional materials, supervising students in and outside the classroom, participating in parent-teacher meetings, and helping with administrative tasks. They may also provide individual attention to students who need extra help with their studies, monitor students' behavior, and assist teachers in grading assignments. Some Teacher Aides and Assistants may be specialized in working with students with special needs, aiding them in daily activities and following specified learning plans.

Important skills for Teacher Aides and Assistants include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to assist with teaching and learning processes. They should also have basic computer skills for managing digital classroom tools. While no specific certifications are typically required, a paraprofessional certification or some college-level education in a related field are often preferred by employers. Prior to becoming a Teacher Aide or Assistant, individuals may have held positions such as a childcare worker, preschool aide, learning support assistant, or even a student teacher during their education training.

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Instructional Assistant - Regular Education Substitute IA

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 17 hours ago

or an early childhood education related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential....

Assistant Teacher

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics....

Preschool Teacher Assistant

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications : Associates degree in early childhood education or Level 1 or Level 2 admin credential. Bachelors Degree preferred....

Youth Program/Education Assistant II - Central Regional Hospital

  • Butner, NC (11 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Butner, NC (11 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Central Regional Hospital We are currently recruiting for Youth Program / Education Assistant II's in our Child and Adolescent Programming Department (CAP) at Central Regional Hospital (CRH)....

Youth Program/Education Assistant I - Central Regional Hospital

  • Butner, NC (11 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Butner, NC (11 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

**Recruitment Range $40,700 - $45,835** Central Regional Hospital We are currently recruiting for multiple Youth Program Education/Assistant I's for all shifts for the Child and Adolescent Unit...

Instructional Assistant- EC

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Instructional Assistant/EC Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 7/28/2025 Location: Morehead Montessori Elementary School Date Available: 08/18/2025 Position Number:Assignment...

Middle School/High School Math/Chemistry/Biology Tutor

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Middle School/High School math and/or science tutor needed for tutoring center. Call ... for interview.

Youth Program Education Assistant I - Whitaker PRTF

  • Butner, NC (11 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Butner, NC (11 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Whitaker PRTF We are currently recruiting for multiple Youth Program Education Assistant I's for all shifts for Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Butner, NC. Youth...

Teacher Assistant - Apex

  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 7 days ago

The TMSA Charter Schools teacher's assistant is industrious, cooperative and knowledgeable about education best practices and child development....

5th Grade Instructional Assistant and Bus Driver

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 13 days ago

NATURE OF WORK To provide support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of technical and clerical tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning...

5th Grade Instructional Assistant and Bus Driver

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 13 days ago

08/18/2025 Additional Information: NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, assists school personnel and Spanish-speaking parents and students to communicate more effectively. Work involves oral...

Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten, Title I

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 13 days ago

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED or be working toward, an Associates degree in birth-through- kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood...

Instructional Assistant - Pre-K Readiness

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 14 days ago

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED or be working toward, an Associates degree in birth-through- kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood...

Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten, 50%

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago

, or an early childhood education related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential....

Instructional Assistant - Regular Education - First Grade

  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago

or an early childhood education related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential....

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Highest Education Level

Teacher Aides and Assistantss in Durham, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.9%
Master's Degree
31.2%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
High School or GED
7.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.5%


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