Assistant, Pre-K/ (26-27)

Under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion to assist the assigned classroom teacher and help instruct students. Works cooperatively with the teacher and school administration to provide a classroom environment where students can fully engage with instructional programs and resource materials.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, etc.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed-upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support)
• Assist with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as requested by the teacher
• Keep classroom learning centers clean
• Assist with student attendance procedures, record keeping, and organizing classroom learning spaces
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for assigned classroom(s)
• Participate in daily bus, car, and van transportation duties involving children's arrival and departure
• Participate in professional development workshops
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication and public relations
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Hold, or be working toward and able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, an associate's degree in childcare administration, child development, early childhood education, school-age children, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, human growth and development, or special education
• OR hold, or be working toward and able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, a bachelor's degree in birth-kindergarten, childcare administration, school-age children, child development, child and family development, child and family studies, child psychology, sociology, early childhood education, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, elementary education, human growth and development, human growth and family studies, or human development and family studies
• Work experience in an early childhood setting preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in child development or early childhood
• Understanding of various learning styles, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment, and research related to learning
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily operations
• Strong communication skills in all settings and mediums
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment

Pay

NC 07 Hourly

Schedule

9 months

Reports to Principal. Normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, with the possibility of being required to work at other locations as needed.