Eliada Homes, Inc.·Asheville, North Carolina
The Assistant Teacher supports lead teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activity plans and ensuring the physical, emotional, and educational needs of children are met. They are also responsible for maintaining classroom records, managing supplies, and communicating effectively with parents and staff.
Description Eliada Homes, a historical fixture within Western North Carolina since 1903, is one Asheville's longest running nonprofits. Our beautiful 300+ acre campus provides a cradle to career continuum of services for over 600 children and youth annually. Child Development staff work with children up to 5 years of age providing them with services which focus on social, emotional, cognitive, and motor development while integrating life-skills into our daily activities and lessons.
Eliada's 5-Star accredited facility offers an amazing team focused atmosphere where you are able to learn and grow while making an impact in the lives of young students. Eliada Child Development staff qualify for tuition assistance through T.E.A.C.H., and supplemental wages through WAGE$.
The Early Childhood Teacher Assistant supports operations, classrooms, children, and teachers through the implementation of activity plans, record keeping, care and supervision of children in the classroom, and communicating with parents and administrative staff.
Support lead teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activity plans that meet current standards. Contribute to meeting children’s physical, emotional, and educational needs through close supervision, frequent one-on-one interactions, group engagement, and communication with families and staff. Help maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date classroom records and documentation. Restock classroom materials and supplies from the resource room to ensure an adequate learning environment. Partner with lead teachers to uphold licensing, safety, and sanitation standards in the classroom. Provide orientation and guidance for substitute teachers regarding classroom functions and daily routines.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must have Early Childhood credentials, enrolled in Early Childhood courses, and 6 additional credit hours of Early Childhood Education.
Equal Opportunity Employer Eliada Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions. This position description is not intended as a contract. A Letter of Employment confirms employment. North Carolina is an at-will employment state and Eliada is an at-will employer.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in North Carolina are often tied to steady school staffing needs, especially in classrooms that need extra instructional and behavioral support. These positions can be competitive because districts commonly look for candidates who meet ESSA-related qualifications, have early childhood coursework or experience, and can maintain CPI training for student safety. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original job description, then confirm your transcript, experience, and CPI status before applying.