Assistant, Pre-K/ (26-27)

Winterfield Elementary; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Winterfield Elementary in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Pre-K Assistant to support the classroom teacher and provide student-focused assistance. The role emphasizes helping students with learning concepts, supervising activities, and preparing instructional materials under teacher guidance.

The position is on-site, with 40 hours per week during the school year, and requires a CDA credential or progress toward one.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or pursuing with six semester hours per year.
• Degree in child development or early childhood education preferred.
• Experience in an early childhood setting is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assist children individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, and cafeteria areas.
• Support teachers with instruction and classroom activities.
• Prepare materials and bulletin boards for instructional use.
• Participate in daily bus, car, and van transportation duties.

Connaissances

Early childhood development

Classroom management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Student supervision

Instructional support

Formation

CDA credential

Associate or Varies in ECE

Bachelor’s in ECE or related

Description du poste

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The Pre-K Assistant, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion supporting the assigned classroom teacher and assists with the instruction of students. The Pre-K Assistant works cooperatively with the teacher and school administration in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials. Employee performs support work to carry out the Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

See Below

Job Codes

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40.0 hours per week

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Assistant, Pre-K Title I, JC 2456 - NC 07 Hourly Non-Certified Schedule, 9 months, 40.0 hours per week

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• 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,
• 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
• Assist in keeping 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 their assigned classroom(s)
• Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children’s’ arrival and departure to and from schools
• Participate in professional development workshops
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in child development or early childhood
• Knowledge of and understanding of various learning styles, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, 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 business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Education and Experience

• Hold a Child Development Associate Credential- CDA credential required
• Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, associate’s degree in childcare administration, child development, early childhood education, school-age children, childcare administration, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, human growth and development, school age children, or special education

OR

• Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, 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

Assistant, Pre-K/ (26-27)

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