Teacher Assistant, Niner University Elementary

Position Information

General Information

Position Number TAsst0001

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Teacher Assistant, Niner University Elementary Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 10 Work Schedule

8:30 am – 4:30 pm (may alter slightly to bus schedule)

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department College of Education (Col) Work Location Niner University Elementary Salary Range Primary Purpose of Department

Pursuant to NC General Statute Chapter 116, Article 29 A(116-239.5), University of North Carolina at Charlotte is establishing a university laboratory school with the mission of “improving student performance in local school administrative units with low performing schools by providing an enhanced education program for students residing in those units and providing exposure and training for teachers and principals to successfully address challenges existing in high need school settings. The laboratory school shall provide an opportunity for research, demonstration, student support, and expansion of the teaching experience and evaluation regarding management, teaching, and learning.”

Niner University Elementary School, the lab school for UNC Charlotte, involves an integrated core curriculum for grades K-5 with an emphasis on research- validated practices and social emotional learning. Niner University Elementary seeks to serve learners “within a community-supported environment that fosters scholarship, engagement, and joy.”

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of the Classroom Teacher Assistant is to work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance and support learning. They partner with teachers to establish a classroom environment that will assure success for all. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as, necessary clerical tasks to support teachers. Teacher assistants work collaboratively with teachers, students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and school community members to support the mission of Niner University Elementary in Charlotte, NC.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Assists teacher with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials.

Supports and reinforces learning by working with students individually or in small groups to help them master identified skills/concepts.

Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.

Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.

Observes students' performance and records relevant data to assess progress.

Monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.

Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.

Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.

Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.

Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom.

Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; maintains class files, etc.

Participates in staff development workshops.

Perform any other duties as assigned by Administration.

Niner University Elementary School, the lab school for UNC Charlotte, involves an integrated core curriculum for grades K-5 with an emphasis on research- validated practices and social emotional learning. Niner University Elementary seeks to serve learners “within a community-supported environment that fosters scholarship, engagement, and joy.”

Minimum Education/Experience

High school diploma.

Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework.

General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Associate's Degree with a concentration in Education

2+ years working with elementary age children

Experience working with at-risk populations

Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants

This posting will fill multiple positions.

Information about the university's benefits package can be found at https: // hr.charlotte.edu/benefits.

The finalist will be subject to a criminal background check.

Posting Open Date 02/27/2023 Posting Close Date 06/27/2023 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

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Which of these best describes your work personality: goal-oriented, person-oriented, process-oriented, or idea-oriented? Explain your choice and provide examples to support your justification.

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Describe how you build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a successful learning environment. Provide examples.

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Describe your knowledge of social emotional learning and how it impacts the way you work with students.

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Describe your ideal situation for collaborating with colleagues to plan instruction and support student learning.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Contact Information for References

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