KIPP Gaston Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant K-8

KIPP Gaston Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant K-8

Do you want to join a network of tuition‑free public charter schools that serve over 3,000 students in North Carolina? KIPP NC provides a rigorous, research‑based curriculum and a culture of growth and excellence in Durham, Halifax, Northampton, and Mecklenburg counties. We look for dedicated educators who can help us support students from economically marginalized communities.

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina is a network of eight tuition‑free, college‑preparatory public charter schools in four North Carolina counties. We are committed to improving the life outcomes of children by providing rigorous, research‑based programs and guiding each student toward success—whatever that means to them.

Every School. Every Student. Every Day.

Our teachers are the heart of the program. We respect their talent, support their growth, and offer pay and benefits that reflect the invaluable role they play in lighting paths to opportunity for our students. As teachers progress through the day, year, and career, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family behind them, with opportunities to lead and support growth.

• Provide exceptional education to students (indually or in groups) with physical help and emotional support so they can benefit from our instructional program
• Establish supportive and sympathetic relationships with students without fostering intense emotional involvement
• Guide and help students with curriculum tasks set up by classroom teachers
• Work with students (individually or in small groups) to reinforce materials initially introduced by classroom teachers
• Assist with behavior management and other disciplinary procedures in a manner consistent with policies and expectations of colleagues and the school
liKeep supervising teachers informed of any issue with specific students
• Communicate with colleagues about student issues or special information as appropriate
• Communicate with, contact, and respond to families as directed by colleagues
• Assist students in physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, and using the bathroom
• Perform simple errands and tasks for students, such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, and the like, as needed
• Perform classroom health procedures, when necessary, under the supervision of the school nurse
• Serve as a resource person to the student evaluation team when requested
• Embrace and incorporate feedback from colleagues, principals, assistant principals, regional coaches, and students in the spirit of Pursuing Excellence, one of KIPP NC’s core values

• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff through regular phone calls, curbside check‑ins, and attendance at all school events
• Leverage those relationships to influence behaviors and instructional habits, pinpointing students’ needs and motivations
• Participate fully in daily routines such as arrival/dismissal, advisory/circle time, lunch, hallway transitions, and other moments that shape culture
• Embody KIPP NC’s core values (Pursuing Excellence, Building Knowledge, Fighting Injustice, Sparking Joy, Rising Together) and the school’s student and staff cultures
• Assume personal responsibility for all students’ achievement and for the success of colleagues
• Create and maintain a joyful classroom space that exudes love, builds belonging, and celebrates learning, including displaying current student work and appropriate decorations

• Collaborate with leaders and coaches to identify strengths and growth areas for professional development throughout the year, including leader‑led sessions and quiet after‑school moments
• Attend practice clinics to hone pedagogical skills and lesson delivery
• Participate in Teacher Work Days, Regional Data Days, and Professional Development meetings after school to grow professionally

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and belief in the potential of all students
• A deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from…