ASST-TCHR PRE K/K

Guilford County Schools; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Pro-rated benefits

HDHP Bronze

Job summary

Guilford County Schools in High Point, NC is seeking a Pre-K Teacher Assistant. The role is full-time or part-time, classified, non-exempt, for a 10-month term with a starting salary of $15.96 per hour and a range of benefits.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and either a CDA credential or progress toward an Associate Degree or higher in birth-through kindergarten or related fields in early childhood education. Background checks are required for Pre-K programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA credential or pursuing an associate degree or higher in early childhood education fields.
• Progress toward an associate degree: minimum six semester hours per year if pursuing degree.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDA Credential

Associate Degree or higher in Birth-Kindergarten / Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Related Field

Job description

Candidates must meet the following requirement to be eligible for a Pre-K TA position:

• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and shall either:
• hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or
• 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

AA/AAS? in:

• Child Care Administration
• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• ECE-Special Education
• ECE-Teacher Associate
• Human Growth and Development
• School Age Children
• Special EducationBA/BS or higher in:
• Birth-Kindergarten
• Child Care Administration
• Child Development
• Child and Family Development
• Child and Family Studies
• Child and Family 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):

If you are selected for this position, you must complete the following:

• Go to NCDHHS website and review video tutorials: https://ncchildcarecbc.nc.gov/
• Obtain NCID (NC Identity Management Service): https://ncid.nc.gov/idmdash/
• Begin CBC application process: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/
• 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 i ...
• 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.