Teaching Assistant Jobs in North Carolina
Teaching Assistant jobs in North Carolina are in steady demand, concentrated across public K-12 school districts, community colleges, and university systems from the Research Triangle to Charlotte and Greensboro. Large school systems such as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Wake County Public School System, and Guilford County Schools are among the most consistent hirers, with openings at every level from paraeducator to instructional aide. The most in-demand specialties include special education support, early childhood assistance, and English language learner programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
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Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CIED) in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a nine-month Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary STEM Education, beginning August 16, 2027. This full-time, non-tenure track position will support undergraduate and graduate programs in elementary education, including the STEM education concentration within the Masters of Arts in Teaching program in Elementary Education and the K-6 STEM graduate certificate. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of faculty in a department recognized for excellence in teaching, research, faculty development, and student success. CIED faculty engage in integrated STEM education with established partnerships with local school and community organizations, including Scott Family Amazeum and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to support field-based experiences, outreach initiatives, and collaborative STEM programming. Opportunities for community-based service include participation in STEM nights, teacher professional development, and statewide STEM initiatives.
The successful candidate will play a central role in preparing future elementary teachers to design and implement integrated STEM instruction that meaningfully connects science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as other core disciplines. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a focus on integrated STEM methods, elementary math education, engineering and technology education, and hands-on, project-based learning experiences. The candidate will be expected to facilitate highly interactive, integrated, design-based coursework in which students develop technical competencies using various tools. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and advising students; contributing to course and curriculum development aligned with state and national STEM standards; and supporting the continued growth of the elementary education program.
Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Integrated STEM Education, Elementary Math Education, Engineering Education, or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment
Evidence of and/or promise of highly effective teaching in university-level coursework related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
Evidence of productive service and/or potential to actively contribute to service to the program, department, institution, and profession related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
Potential to earn recognition from peers as demonstrated through professional practice, service to professional organizations, outreach, and/or curriculum development related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education in elementary settings
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience designing and facilitating hands-on, project-based learning environments
Demonstrated ability to integrate STEM instruction in elementary content and design developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Demonstrated evidence of experience with learning projects with elementary engineering and technology integration, including tools such as 3D modeling, fabrication technologies, or makerspace environments
Experience working with or building community-based partnerships with schools and other community STEM organizations such as museums
Experience supporting pre-service teachers through clinical practice, field experiences, or mentoring
Evidence of engagement in scholarship of teaching and learning, practitioner-focused publications, or STEM education outreach
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Associate Professor
vcarter@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesCurrent University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CIED) in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a nine-month Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary STEM Education, beginning August 16, 2027. This full-time, non-tenure track position will support undergraduate and graduate programs in elementary education, including the STEM education concentration within the Masters of Arts in Teaching program in Elementary Education and the K-6 STEM graduate certificate. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of faculty in a department recognized for excellence in teaching, research, faculty development, and student success. CIED faculty engage in integrated STEM education with established partnerships with local school and community organizations, including Scott Family Amazeum and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to support field-based experiences, outreach initiatives, and collaborative STEM programming. Opportunities for community-based service include participation in STEM nights, teacher professional development, and statewide STEM initiatives.
The successful candidate will play a central role in preparing future elementary teachers to design and implement integrated STEM instruction that meaningfully connects science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as other core disciplines. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a focus on integrated STEM methods, elementary math education, engineering and technology education, and hands-on, project-based learning experiences. The candidate will be expected to facilitate highly interactive, integrated, design-based coursework in which students develop technical competencies using various tools. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and advising students; contributing to course and curriculum development aligned with state and national STEM standards; and supporting the continued growth of the elementary education program.
Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Integrated STEM Education, Elementary Math Education, Engineering Education, or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment
Evidence of and/or promise of highly effective teaching in university-level coursework related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
Evidence of productive service and/or potential to actively contribute to service to the program, department, institution, and profession related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
Potential to earn recognition from peers as demonstrated through professional practice, service to professional organizations, outreach, and/or curriculum development related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education in elementary settings
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience designing and facilitating hands-on, project-based learning environments
Demonstrated ability to integrate STEM instruction in elementary content and design developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Demonstrated evidence of experience with learning projects with elementary engineering and technology integration, including tools such as 3D modeling, fabrication technologies, or makerspace environments
Experience working with or building community-based partnerships with schools and other community STEM organizations such as museums
Experience supporting pre-service teachers through clinical practice, field experiences, or mentoring
Evidence of engagement in scholarship of teaching and learning, practitioner-focused publications, or STEM education outreach
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Associate Professor
vcarter@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in teaching assistant jobs across North Carolina.
- North Carolina Paraeducator credential or equivalent as required by hiring district
- Associate degree or 48 college credit hours for Title I school positions
- Experience supporting students with disabilities or special education needs
- Ability to pass a North Carolina background check and fingerprinting clearance
- Familiarity with IEP documentation and special education compliance procedures
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to work under lead teacher direction
Teaching Assistant Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a teaching assistant in North Carolina?
To become a teaching assistant in North Carolina, you typically need an associate degree or at least 48 college credit hours, though requirements vary by district and position type. For Title I school positions, the Every Student Succeeds Act sets the minimum education threshold. Many North Carolina districts also require candidates to pass a basic skills assessment and complete a background check before being hired. Some positions, especially in special education, may require additional training or paraprofessional development coursework recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Which companies hire teaching assistants in North Carolina?
Employers hiring teaching assistants in North Carolina right now include YMCA, University of Arkansas, and The Expedition School, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's large public school systems, community colleges, and university-affiliated programs drive consistent hiring volume across the state year-round.
Which North Carolina cities have the most teaching assistant jobs?
The cities with the most teaching assistant openings in North Carolina are Fayetteville, Cary, and Raleigh. The distribution reflects where the state's largest school systems are headquartered, with Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Wake County, and Guilford County driving most of the volume, while university-dense areas like Chapel Hill and Durham add openings tied to campus lab schools and early childhood programs.
Are there remote teaching assistant jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Teaching assistant work is almost entirely on-site by nature, as the role involves direct, in-person support for students in classrooms or resource settings. About 11% of teaching assistant openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in virtual public school programs or online learning platforms rather than traditional classroom roles.
How can I get hired as a teaching assistant in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a large North Carolina school district as a paraeducator or classroom aide, where districts like Wake County Public School System and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools regularly hire candidates with limited classroom experience. Completing a North Carolina community college paraprofessional certificate program gives candidates a concrete credential that stands out. Lateral moves from childcare center roles, after-school program staff positions, or tutoring work at community centers are common bridges into school-based assistant roles across the state.
Where can I find and apply to teaching assistant jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to teaching assistant jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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