Teacher Aides and Assistants Jobs in North Carolina

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/Bus Driver

  • Advance, NC
  • moments ago
  • Advance, NC
  • moments ago

Beginning August 2025 5.75 hrs./day (potential for up to 8 hrs./day with regular bus route) GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision, performs a variety of instructional tasks, along...

Assistant Teacher

  • Swansboro, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Swansboro, NC
  • 4 hours ago

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Assistant Teacher

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 hours ago

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

NC Education Corps Tutor, G.E. Massey Elementary School

  • Lincolnton, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lincolnton, NC
  • 11 hours ago

plans Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor...

EC Teacher Assistant (Self-contained ECS)

  • Monroe, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 12 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the employee performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher in providing direct and indirect services to students with...

Instructional Assistant/TSA

  • Asheville, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Hours per Day: 4.5 hours Months of Employment: 10 Position Type: Continuing Level of Benefits: Partial benefits Pay Range: $18.60 - $23.94 (Salary range includes the 10.77 percent local supplement...

Teacher Assistant (6hrs)

  • Eden, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Eden, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Skill to make learning aids that will strengthen lesson plans. Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective....

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant (25-26 SY)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 hours ago

General Definition of Work The exceptional children (EC) teacher assistant, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion assisting the assigned teacher...

Assistant Teacher

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago

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

25-26 Teacher Assistant

  • Concord, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 1 day ago

*Please note that this is a Temporary Part-Time (29.5 hrs./wk.) position.* Carl A. Furr Elementary School General Definition of Work Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and...

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the...

NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant at Claremont

  • Claremont, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Claremont, NC
  • 1 day ago

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education to meet Federal requirements. Two years of experience working with children preferred....

21st CCLC Afterschool Tutor

  • Ocracoke, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Ocracoke, NC
  • 2 days ago

Implements lesson plans with fidelity, ensuring the integrity of academic time and promoting student engagement and participation....

ISS/ Instructional Support Teacher Assistant

  • Connelly Springs, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Connelly Springs, NC
  • 3 days ago

Implementing lesson plans. b. Preparing instructional support materials. c. Administering assessments and assisting in grading. d. Working directly with students in small groups. e....

Teacher Assistant

  • Brevard, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Brevard, NC
  • 3 days ago

Openings as of 6/29/2025 Teacher Assistant JobID: 2596 Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 6/24/2025 Location: Pisgah Forest Elementary School Date Available: 08/19/2025...

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Salary for Teacher Aides and Assistants Jobs in North Carolina

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Highest Education Level

Teacher Aides and Assistantss in North Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.9%
Master's Degree
31.2%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
High School or GED
7.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.5%


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