Pre-K Specialist

Wilkes County School District; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes County Schools seeks a Full-Time Pre-K Specialist to coordinate the district's early childhood program in the North Wilkesboro area. The role acts as a liaison among classrooms, parents and administrators, coordinating screening, enrollment and curriculum support for Pre-K students.

The candidate will regularly visit classrooms, provide feedback, and assist with professional development and policy updates.

Qualifications

• BS in Birth to Kindergarten, Master's preferred
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in a Pre-K Program
• Knowledge of DCDEE/NC Pre-K standards and policies

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Pre-K screening, eligibility and enrollment processes
• Provide guidance on curriculum implementation and classroom environments
• Visit Pre-K classes and provide feedback to teachers and principals
• Monitor formative assessments for student growth and program accountability
• Plan PLCs and professional development for Pre-K staff including LETRS
• Support Universal Tier 1 behavior strategies and SEFEL/NCPPM implementation
• Ensure compliance with DCDEE, NC Pre-K and Board policies
• Assist in Star Rating licensure processes as required
• Support transitions to Pre-K and kindergarten
• Update policies, guides and communications for stakeholders
• Serve as liaison between school system, NC Pre-K Committee and others
• Stay informed on new pre-k legislation and research
• Maintain records and reports for program operations
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pre-K Director

Skills

Pre-K coordination

Teacher liaison

Staff development

Verbal feedback

Education

BS in Birth to Kindergarten

Master's preferred

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895869

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS

PRE-K SPECIALIST

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional work to assist in the coordination of activities for the Pre-K Program. Promote synergy while providing assistance and support to teachers by acting as a liaison between classrooms, parents and/or administrators.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and implement Pre-K screening, eligibility and enrollment processes
• Provide technical assistance with classroom learning environments and curriculum implementation which promote personal and academic growth for Pre-K students
• Regularly visit all Pre-K classes and provide verbal and written feedback to the teachers, principals, director, and other necessary stakeholders.
• Monitor teachers' formative assessment reports pertaining to individual student growth and program accountability.
• Assist with planning, scheduling and implementing PLC/professional development opportunities for Pre-K staff members including LETRS sustainability.
• Provide behavior support to classroom teachers through the development of Universal Tier 1 Expectations, Protocols for Challenging Behaviors, and SEFEL/NCPPM implementation.
• Ensure compliance with all DCDEE, NC Pre-K, NC DPI, and Wilkes County Schools’ Board policies, regulations, and procedures
• Give support and guidance to Pre-K staff and administrators undergoing the Star Rating child care licensure process as required by the Division of Child Development and Early Education.
• Facilitate transition of students to Pre-K and to kindergarten to ensure success and vertical alignment.
• Assist with updating and revising policies, handbooks, parent guides, and necessary communications for various stakeholders.
• Serve as a leader between the school system, NC Pre-K Committee and other agencies on areas related to Pre-K such as literacy.
• Keep informed of new legislation, research and trends related to pre-k by reading professional materials and attending DCDEE or NC DPI required meetings, webinars, and/or conferences.
• Devise and maintain records and reports necessary for the execution of the job.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Pre-K Director.

MINIMUM TRAINING

BS in Birth to Kindergarten, Master's preferred, successful teaching experience in a Pre-K Program (minimum of 3 Years)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, calculators, printers, copiers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves technical assistance in the classrooms and travel between schools and the Central Office.

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people or things.

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.

Requires the ability to read correspondence, travel reports, checks, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, handbooks, electronic communications, etc. using proper format.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to present material to individuals and groups of people

Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and files

Ability to monitor and coach classroom instruction and provide written feedback

Ability to type accurately at a moderate rate

Ability to use common spreadsheet, word processing and file maintenance programs

Ability to follow both oral and written instructions

Ability to work alone, focused to complete assigned duties on a daily basis and whenever other areas need immediate short-term assistance

REPORTS TO: Pre-K Director

STATUS: Exempt

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Westley Wood , Assistant Superintendent
• 613 Cherry St
• North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]