Child Development Aide: Classroom Support & Growth

Horry County Schools; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Horry County Schools is seeking a Child Development Aide at Socastee Elementary in Myrtle Beach, SC. The role supports a Child Development Teacher and Principal, working 185 days (7.5 hours per day) to maintain a well-organized classroom and assist students in developing communication, health, and personal skills.

The ideal candidate assists with planning, small group instruction, and home visits, while helping with conferences and record-keeping per district policy.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60 college credit hours or NCLB Paraprofessional certificate required.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
• Any of the above qualifications may be considered acceptable by administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the child development teacher with planning and preparing for classroom activities.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to meet each child’s needs in communication, health, and development.
• Help create an effective learning environment with organized furniture, centers, and materials.
• Support with snack, recess, lunch, bathroom, and clothing routines for students.
• Conduct at least one home visit per year and participate in parent conferences.
• Maintain required records as directed by the State Department of Education and district.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Student support

Classroom assistance

Education

Associates degree

60 college credits

NCLB Paraprofessional certificate

WorkKeys

Job description

Horry County Schools is seeking a Child Development Aide at Socastee Elementary in Myrtle Beach, SC. The role supports a Child Development Teacher and Principal, working 185 days (7.5 hours per day) to maintain a well-organized classroom and assist students in developing communication, health, and personal skills.

The ideal candidate assists with planning, small group instruction, and home visits, while helping with conferences and record-keeping per district policy.