ASST-TCHR PRE K/K

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

Job summary

Guilford County Schools is hiring for a Pre‑K Teacher Assistant (TA) in High Point, NC. The position is classified as Full‑Time or Part‑Time with a 10‑month term and a non‑exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Starting salary is $15.96 per hour, with pay grade 54, according to the GCS Salary Schedules. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and either hold a CDA credential or be working toward an Associate Degree or higher in birth‑through kindergarten, child

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Shall hold CDA credential or be working toward an Associate Degree or higher in birth‑through kindergarten or related field.
• If pursuing Associate Degree, progress at least six semester hours per year.

Education

CDA credential

Associate Degree (Birth-Kindergarten)

Associate Degree (Child Development)

Associate Degree (Early Childhood Education)

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 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

• 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 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.