ECCAT/ Aide, Pre-K

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardy County Schools is hiring an ECCAT Aide/ Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher for MES - Moorefield Elementary School. The position starts September 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year, with a 7:30 a.m. start and 3:30 p.m.

end time. The role involves assisting in pre-K duties, including lifting, health, personal care and student transportation. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet WV code qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet all required qualifications and competences pursuant to W. Va. Code.
• Preference shall be given to ECCAT classification and seniority as described in the posting.
• Criminal background check may be required as appropriate.
• Complete all required county and WVDE trainings.
• Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Handle lifting, health, personal care and transportation tasks for students.
• Perform duties as described in the job description and trainings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Openings as of 8/20/2026 Hardy County Schools

• ECCAT/ Aide, Pre‑K JobID: 71479
• Position Type: Aide/ Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: MES - Moorefield Elementary School
• Date Available: remainder of 2026-2027 SY
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• County: Hardy County Schools

Description: Available at hardycountyschools.com or upon request

Job duties include, but are not limited to, all lifting, health, personal care, and transportation responsibilities for students.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet all required qualifications and competencypursuant to W. Va. Code
• Due to the additional requirements for meeting ECCAT qualifications, overall seniority outside the classification may not be the determining factor when selecting the most qualified applicant. Preference shall be given in the following order:
  • Those who currently hold an ECCAT classification and are employed as an ECCAT for Hardy County Schools (if multiple applicants fall within this category then selection will be based upon ECCAT seniority)
  • Those employed by Hardy County Schools that previously held ECCAT Classification
  • Those employed by Hardy County Schools as an Aide who have completed the requirements for ECCAT classification by date of posting (if multiple applications fall within this category, and no applicants fall within the categories listed above, then selection will based upon Aide seniority)
  • Those employed by Hardy County Schools as an Aide who have not yet completed the requirements for ECCAT classification by date of posting, but are willing to complete said requirements for ECCAT classification that result in Pk - 3 endorsement (if multiple applications fall within this category, and no applicants fall within the categories listed above, then selection will based upon Aide seniority)
  • Those employed by Hardy County Schools in another area of service classification willing to complete the requirements for ECCAT classification that result in Pk - 3 certification and endorsement
• Criminal background check may be required as appropriate
• Complete all required county and WVDE trainings
• Will include all lifting, health, personal care and transportation responsibilities
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Additional Minimum Requirements:
  • Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be eligible for consideration.
  • Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration.
  • Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations are not eligible for consideration.
  • Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration.

Start Date: September 1, 2026 for the remainder of 2026-2027 School Year

Contract Days: remainder of 200-day contract effective September 1, 2026; 200-day contract for the 2027-2028 SY

Start Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m.

End Time: Approximately 3:30 p.m.

Start and End Time are subject to change based upon transportation duties

Salary: Based on the 2026-2027 salary scale commensurate with experience and education

Discrimination Prohibited: As required by federal and state laws and regulations, the Hardy County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin in employment, or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, or Section 504 Coordinator, Hardy County Board of Education, 510 Ashby Street, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 or call 304-530-2348 or to the United States Department of Education's Director of Civil Rights by calling 215-656-8541.