ASST-TCHR PRE K/K

Guilford County Schools; Fisher Park (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County Schools invites applications for a Pre-K Teacher Assistant at Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary. This role supports the classroom teacher and helps supervise early learners in a standards-aligned program.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and either a CDA credential or be pursuing an Associate Degree in birth–through kindergarten, child development, or early childhood education. Progression toward the degree requires at least six semester hours per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA credential or pursuing an applicable degree.
• If pursuing an Associate Degree, must progress by completing a minimum of six semester hours per year.
• Related fields BA/BS listed: Birth–Kindergarten, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in a Pre-K setting.
• Support instructional activities and behavior management in the classroom.
• Follow district policies and complete required CBC background checks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential

Associate Degree or higher in Birth–Kindergarten/early childhood education

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Guilford County Schools

• Position Type:
  Classified - Teacher Assistant/Classroom Support/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
• Location:
  TRIANGLE LAKE MONTESSORI ELEM
• Date Available:
  09/21/2026

Candidates must meet the following requirement to be eligible for a Pre-K TA position:
(A) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and shall either:
(1) hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or
(2) hold or be working toward an Associate Degree or higher in birth-through kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field**. Teacher assistants working toward the Associate Degree shall make progress by completing a minimum of six semester hours per year.
The related fields are below:

BA/BSor higher in:

• Birth-Kindergarten
• Child Care Administration
• Child Development
• Child and Family Development
• Child and Family Studies
• Child Psychology
• Early Childhood Education
• ECE-Special Education
• ECE-Teacher Associate
• Elementary Education
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Human Growth and Development
• Human Growth and Family Studies
• Psychology
• School Age Children
• Sociology
• Special Education

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Term: 10 month
Classification: Continuing or Temporary (ending date)
Time Basis: Full-Time or Part-Time
Position Type: Classified
Benefits: Full, Pro-Rated, None, or Bronze (high-deductible insurance only)
Starting Salary: $15.96 per hour
Pay Grade: 54
GCS Salary Schedules
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
PRE-K programs are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and require an additional Criminal Background Check (CBC):

• You will need to enter your addresses for the past 5 years. If you have lived out-of-state in the past 5 years, a person from DHHS will email you with information about how to apply for each state's background check. This may involve additional costs. Be sure to print your receipt for reimbursement if hired.
• At end of CBC application, you will be asked to pay $26.50 fee with credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Be sure to print your receipt for reimbursement if hired.
• Once application is complete, within 7 days you need to get your fingerprints LIVESCAN. Be sure to take your valid ID and $10 cash. Be sure to print your receipt for reimbursement if hired.
• LIVESCAN fingerprinting options (click on link for locations and times):
  • Greensboro Police Department
  • Guilford County Sherriff
  • High Point Police Department
• Once your CBC application and fingerprinting is complete, you will receive an email from the DHHS CBC Portal with your results -you will need to log in with your NCID.
• If cleared, you will receive a letter stating you are QUALIFIED under the NC Child Care Act.
• This letter must be uploaded to your GCS application before you can be approved by Human Resources to begin work.

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 10:24:20 AM CST.

Internal applicants only.Note: All applicants who are substitutes in the district should select "external" applicant or indicate that they are not a current employee of the District when applying for positions unless you are a substitute bus driver, substitute safety assistant, or substitute school nutrition employee. Substitutes in these areas should select that they are a current employee or an internal applicant when applying for positions in the District.