Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,059 - 28,569; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Pre-K Teacher Assistant to support the classroom environment and assist the teacher. The role includes managing student behavior, communicating with teachers and parents, and addressing the physical needs of students. Candidates should have at least a High School diploma and be designated as 'Highly Qualified'. This position offers full benefits and a competitive salary of $17.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be designated as 'Highly Qualified' with adequate credits.
• Completion of EDU 119 or currently enrolled in a degree program.

Responsibilities

• Assists with instruction and management of students.
• Communicates with teachers about student issues.
• Helps with physical needs of students.

Skills

Assisting with instruction and management

Behavior management

Communication with teachers and parents

Confidentiality of student information

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA in Early Childhood preferred

Job description

Job Information

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/4/2025
• Location: Northside Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/18/2025

Job Title

Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Salary

$17.65 per hour

Benefits

Full benefits including paid holidays, sick leave, annual leave, holiday pay, health insurance and retirement.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM DEGREE LEVEL: High School diploma and completion of EDU 119 or equivalent; hold AA or BA/BS degree or currently enrolled in degree-granting program; AA in Early Childhood preferred.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: All applicants must be designated as “Highly Qualified”. 48 college credits or 7 credits in core subject matter and passing WorkKeys test scores.

Reports To

Lead Teacher, Pre‑K/Head Start Director, Principal, or Designee

Job Goals

To assist the teacher in providing a well‑organized, smoothly‑functioning class environment.

To provide exceptional education students (individually or in groups) with physical help and emotional support so they can benefit from the instructional program.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assists with the instruction and management of students by working with individual students, small groups or large groups including but not limited to:
   • Guides and helps students with curriculum tasks or IEP if appropriate set up the teacher.
   • Assists the teacher by reinforcing the learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Assists the teacher by devising special strategies based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
   • Assists with behavior management and other disciplinary procedures in a manner consistent with polices and expectations of the teacher and the program/school. Keeps the supervising teacher informed of any problem with specific students or parents.
2. Communicates with regular/special education teachers about student problems or special information as appropriate.
3. Communicates and contracts, responds to parents as directed by the teacher. Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
4. Assists with the physical needs of students such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the bathroom, etc.
5. Performs classroom health and safety procedures. Also checks the playground area each day for safety issues.
6. May serve as a substitute teacher, as appropriate, if needed. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
7. Assumes morning/afternoon Extended Care duties as scheduled.
8. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior & confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed teacher. Also is expected to be a professional at all times free from gossip and improper dress.
9. Performs such other tasks as the teacher or other supervisor may assign.

Terms of Employment

Ten months each year; work schedule determined by the Director of Pre‑K/Head Start. Salary is accordance with the District’s adopted schedule.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing and repetitive motion. The ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

Evaluation

Evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.