The Expedition School (TES) offers an exceptional project based learning approach with a STEM focused environment that seeks to develop high level analytical and critical thinking skills in all of its students.This focus is fully integrated within the core academic disciplines of mathematics, science, social sciences, language arts, and technology. US News and World Reports ranked The Expedition School as one of top charter elementary schools in North Carolina. Be a part of a strong, creative, and collaborative staff who put students at the center.
The teaching assistant will perform tasks that may include, but are not limited to:
Photocopying
Working with small groups of students
Working one-on-one with a student
Supervising the transition of students to and from special classes and recess.
Organizing learning materials
The teaching assistant will also be available to substitute teach a class in the event a teacher is absent.
Requirements:
Flexible, quick learner with a positive attitude and strong growth mindset
Caring and patient when working with young children; able to identify and build on student strengths
Able to take direction while also being a self-starter who anticipates needs and initiates tasks that improve student learning, classroom environment, and teacher efficiency
Maintains consistent routines and expectations and uses effective, positive classroom management.
Actively listens during instruction to effectively support students during independent work and small-group learning
Willing and able to teach or support small groups, provide differentiated instruction, and cover lessons when needed
Reviews lesson plans, uses planning time effectively, and stays organized using shared tools (e.g., Google platforms)
Strong technology competency
Collaborates effectively with a variety of staff to maintain consistency across classes and support school goals
Works to uphold TES Crew Values https://www.theexpeditionschool.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1948673&type=d&pREC_ID=2073293
Effective communicator with students, teachers, and staff
Physically able to lift up to 30 pounds and comfortably bend, stand, walk, and move throughout a multi-level campus (gravel, grass, and cement surfaces)
Hours:
All Full Day Student Days : 8:15am - 2:30pm (usually M, T, Th, F)
All Early Release Day Student Days: 8:00am - 12pm (Most W’s)
TES 2026-27 School Calendar https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOVZ3dL3RCuKRfu_mmazNwdmfE6AyvTY/edit (note: this is a draft calendar)
Pay:
$17.65/hour
Nondiscrimination Policy: The Expedition School is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and community members. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices.
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