ECU Community School Teacher Assistant

The East Carolina Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school includes Kindergarten through 5th grade. The community school involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school.

This is an open employment posting for University Community School Classroom Teacher Assistant positions for the 2026-2027 school year. The College of Education will review applications regularly in order to fill vacancies which may occur during the school year. These positions are eleven-month, full time, stated definite term, exempt professional staff ( EPS) appointments in the College of Education and report to the ECU Community School principal.

As an educator within the East Carolina University Community School, the teacher assistant will help support to cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote student academic and personal success for all students in the school. The teacher assistant will work collaboratively with others to support the facilitation and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. The teacher assistant will also work collaboratively with the ECU Community School Principal and university faculty/staff to support the successful social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students within the community school.

Duties include:
Positive School Culture (30%):
The Teacher Assistant will foster and engage in collaboration within the school and the broader community. The Teacher Assistant will create/foster an atmosphere that inspires innovation in the learning process such that the needs of students are met. The Teacher Assistant will create/foster a culture that includes students and families such that they are involved and invested in the vision for the school and believe that their input is valued. The Teacher Assistant will build the capacity of students to develop a mindset of inquiry and exploration.

Facilitation of Learning (40%):
The Teacher Assistant will collaborate with others within the ECU Community School to implement the Community School curriculum and achieve the mission of the school. The Teacher Assistant will help facilitate innovative learning based on the needs of students through engaging in a variety of methods, strategies, learning environments, and student groupings. The Teacher Assistant will successfully function within a unique school setting that will include the implementation of innovative and non-traditional learning/methods. The Teacher Assistant will be mindful of the non-academic issues that impact student learning and seek to connect students and their families with appropriate services embedded within the Community School's integrated network of partners who will provide service and support. The Teacher Assistant will be receptive to hosting a variety of ECU faculty and students to assist with instruction.

Community Relations (30%):
The Teacher Assistant will support developing a strong school community to foster increased student academic success. The Teacher Assistant will support ongoing communication with parents to ensure they are informed about their child's progress within the school and to ensure families are aware of school resources available for their child and their family. The Teacher Assistant will acknowledge the importance of community to improve learning and achievement of all students by communicating and collaborating with families and other community members. The Teacher Assistant will advocate for students and families. The Teacher Assistant will be receptive to visitors within the classroom for the purpose of instruction, assistance, research, and observation. The Teacher Assistant will be receptive to being observed, video-taped, and interviewed.

Contingent upon availability of funding.

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of teacher assistant experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill in working with at risk student populations.

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Preference will be given to candidates with an Associate degree in elementary education or curriculum and instruction. A minimum of 3 years of teaching assistant experience is preferred. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching assistant experience in innovative schools with a track record of improving student outcomes for all subgroups and experience with various student groups.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a: (1) curriculum vitae/resume, (2) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position and (3) list of three references, including contact information online.

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

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