Instructional Assistant - Lower School

Job Posting Date: August 10, 2026

Application Closing Date: upon filling position

Hours: Full-Time, 10 month

Start Date: ASAP

Contract End Date: June 13, 2027

Responsibilities

The Charlotte Lab School Instructional Assistant Teacher will have responsibilities in support of Charlotte Lab School’s instructional vision:

• Planning and working with teachers in developing strategies for reinforcing skills

• Supporting students with specific academic, behavioral, or social needs

• Assist in the instruction of individual or groups of students as directed by the teacher

• Participating in transportation, lunch, recess, and student supervision duties as assigned

• Conference with teachers regularly on students goals and progress

• Utilize communication systems for home-school collaboration

• Analyze data to inform decision making & instructional planning

• Monitor student progress through mastery tracking and student learning portfolios

• Participate actively in ongoing professional development and Assistant Teacher evaluation process

• Supervise students and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, print-rich and positive classroom learning environment

• Serve as an Advisor to a small group of students; in this role, deliver a social-emotional skills curriculum, serve as an advocate for advisees, and operate as liaison between their families and the school

• Fulfill all other duties & responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Candidates for the Instructional Assistant MUST:

• Hold an Associates Degree or have completed two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours

• Have experience working with elementary-aged students

• Have experience working with students with high needs’ students or be able/willing to learn how to fulfill the responsibilities listed above

In addition, the Lab School Leadership Team will look favorably upon candidates who:

• Are trained or licensed in restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, and Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI);

• Have comfort with technology and experience with Google Apps for Education;

• Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment both independently and as part of a team; and

• Demonstrate experience in, or passion for, working with diverse populations

• Additionally, all applicants will be evaluated based on Charlotte Lab School’s Faculty Competencies

Physical Requirements

• The employee must have the ability to perform the following physical tasks. Reasonable

• accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities:

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the instructional day

• Lift and carry classroom materials, instructional resources, and student work (up to 50 pounds)

• with or without accommodations

• Bend, kneel, and reach to access materials, work at student level, and assist students

• Climb stairs and navigate multiple levels of the building as required

• Use fine motor skills including writing, typing, and manipulating small objects

• Hear and respond to student needs, questions, and behavioral issues

• See clearly to monitor student work, write on boards, and read instructional materials

• Speak clearly and project voice to be heard in classroom and group settings without

• amplification

• Assist students with personal hygiene needs as appropriate (for primary grades)

• Respond quickly to student safety emergencies and assist students in evacuation procedures

• Transport students or materials as needed for instructional purposes

• Use hand-eye coordination for writing, computer work, and classroom activities

Compensation

Charlotte Lab School offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and education level using our compensation rubric. All salaries are determined pending verification of experience by our Finance/HR divisions and Board of Directors budget approval. Please note the following regarding use of the rubric:

• Assistant, instructional, dean and counselor salaries (Grades 1-4) are determined based on 1 year credit for 1 year of teaching and/or other relevant experience. Increased pay for advanced degrees (which may include specialized leadership programs or certifications) is indicated above and paid on the basis on completion of qualifying programs.

• Leadership salaries (Grades 5 and above) are determined based on 1 year credit for 1 year of leadership experience, and .5 year credit for each year of teaching experience. Advanced degrees are assumed, so not considered in this scale.

The position also includes medical insurance for the employee, with voluntary dental and vision plans, and spouse/family coverage. Lab also provides access to a Flexible Spending Account for health and childcare expenses and an opportunity to contribute to a 403b retirement plan. Lab provides the opportunity for Lab employees to earn 10 PTO days each year (1/month). Full time Charlotte Lab School faculty members also receive priority in the student admissions process.

Application Process

Please visit https://www.charlottelabschool.org/working-at-lab.html to learn more about working at Lab. You will be asked to include your resume and a detailed cover letter demonstrating your interest in working for Charlotte Lab School.

Charlotte Lab School is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Charlotte Lab School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.