Pre-K Teacher Assistant (AA in Early Childhood Education Required)

Onslow-County-Schools; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools is seeking a Pre-K Teacher Assistant for Southwest Elementary in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The role supports teachers and therapists in the daily activities of preschool students, promoting a safe and engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and must obtain ETTP within the first school year.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must have a qualifying letter from the North Carolina DHHS.
• Familiarity with NC Child Care Rules and Early Learning Foundations.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting preschool learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities for preschoolers.
• Prepare materials and visual aids for instructional activities.
• Record student progress and behavior data as directed.
• Ensure student safety and supervise bus arrival/departure as needed.
• Support inclusion of exceptional students and digital age learning tools.

Skills

Qualifying letter

NC Child Care Rules

Early Learning Foundations

Early Childhood Objectives

Classroom management

Technology operation

Collaborative work

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Minimum 2.5 GPA

ETTP course completion

Job description

Pre-K Teacher Assistant (AA in Early Childhood Education Required)

Onslow County Public Schools Southwest Elementary - Jacksonville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Pre-K Teacher Assistant (AA in Early Childhood Education Required)

Onslow County Public Schools Southwest Elementary - Jacksonville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5959834
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 3:19 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Pre-K Teacher Assistant
REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers
BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK:

Under general supervision assists teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities with the care and education of children who could potentially present with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities in a safe environment. Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety, and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have a qualifying letter from the North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services.
• Working knowledge of the North Carolina Child Care Rules
• Working knowledge of The North Carolina Early Learning Foundations.
• Working knowledge of Early Childhood Objectives.
• Knowledge of the school organization and its community.
• Knowledge of effective methods for classroom management to include Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning for the Preschool classroom.
• Ability to operate a variety of technology.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
• Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education required
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required
• ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained within the first school year of employment (to register for ETTP, contact [e-mail] )

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

SALARY: PayGrade 56

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Prepares visual aids and instructional materials.
• Assesses student work as instructed by teacher.
• Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Assists students with digital age learning in the classroom.
• Encourages and supports academic growth of students.
• Models and promotes high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.
• Assists with the needs of all students to include exceptional students.
• Serves as school bus monitor and assists students entering and exiting the school bus.
• Performs other related duties, as required or assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.
• Ability to work with children at eye level in their natural learning environment.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Ability to lift 15-30 pounds routinely and 30-100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
• Must possess sufficient auditory and visual capabilities to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents in a variety of settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

I have read and understand the requirements for the position of PreK Teacher Assistant. I am able to perform all essential functions of this position.

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Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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Contact Information

• CJ Korenek
• 200 Broadhurst Road
• Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540-3551
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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