PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT/BUS DRIVER

White Oak Elementary School

Edenton (NC)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

White Oak Elementary School in Edenton, NC seeks a Pre-K Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in delivering instruction and managing classroom activities. The role involves one-on-one and small-group support, record-keeping, and basic clerical tasks under limited supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with progress toward an Associate Degree or CDA; ESSA-compliant coursework or two years of early childhood experience may also apply.

Qualifications

All teacher assistants shall meet NC Pre-K standards.
Required education or credential as described above.
Progress toward an associate degree or CDA with 6 semester hours yearly.

Responsibilities

Monitor safety and well-being of students in classroom and other locations.
Maintain classroom discipline and reconcile minor conflicts.
Discipline misbehavior and report issues to teacher/principal.
Provide academic assistance to help students learn.
One-on-one instruction as needed.
Assist with crisis prevention and restraint when required.
General housekeeping to maintain an orderly classroom.
Perform clerical duties as needed.
Maintain records of student progress.
Provide group instruction as prescribed.
Demonstrate instructional activities and monitor work.
Prepare materials and arrange classroom furnishings.
Serve as substitute teacher when needed.
Attend workshops and score student work as instructed.

Skills

General knowledge of activities ofLead

Daily classroom routines

Student handbook rules

Emergency procedures

Organization and administration

Curriculum knowledge

Dealing with children

Core subjects knowledge

Community knowledge

Behavior expectations

Operate AV equipment

Develop learning aids

Instructional strategies

Assess student behavior

Explain concepts to students

Recognition and rewards

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Data recording

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED and pursuing associate degree or CDA

ESSA requirements: six course hours or two years experience

Job description

Edenton-Chowan Schools White Oak Elementary School - Edenton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Edenton-ChowanSchools School Based
Job Description PRE-K Teacher Assistant
JOB TITLE: Pre-K Teacher Assistant
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SALARY: Based on State and Local Salary Schedules
STATUS: Permanent, 10 months, Classified, Non exempt
SUMMARY:
The teacher assistant provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide varietyof tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The workis directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policy. Problems are solved throughthe exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken. This person provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. He/sheassists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties the work is performed under thelimited supervision of the teacher and/or principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Monitor the safety and well-being of students; supervise students in the classroom and otherlocations.
2. Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; reconcile minor studentconflicts.
3. Discipline misbehavior through approved methods; report discipline issues to teacher and principal.
4. Provide academic assistance to help students learn.
5. Provides one-on-one assistance/instruction as needed.
6. Assist with crisis prevention; restrain students as needed.
7. Perform general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom.
8. Perform various clerical duties as needed.
9. Maintain records of student progress.
10. Give group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
11. Demonstrate various instructional activities.
12. Monitor work assigned by teacher.
13. Check and correct students' work while in progress.
14. Keep students on task.
15. Praise and reinforce achievement of students.
16. Report student progress to teacher.
17. Provide instructional preparation/support
18. Serve as substitute teacher.
19. Arrange classroom furnishings and equipment.
20. Prepare visual aids.
21. Make copies of materials.
22. Reorganize materials at the end of day.
23. Serve as proctor during testing.
24. Attend workshops.
25. Score students' papers as instructed by teacher.
26. Distribute and collect instructional materials.
27. Check and report attendance.
28. Enter data in health record.
29. Record student behavior.
30. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

To meet the NC Pre-K Standards, 10A NCAC 09 .3013 would also apply as follows: *All
teacher assistants shall:
(1) have a high school diploma or GED and shall hold, or be working toward, an Associate Degreein birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhoodeducation related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Teacher assistantsworking toward the minimum of an Associate Degree or CDA shall make progress by completing aminimum of six documented semester hours per year; or
(2) Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L.114-95, and have one of the following:
(a) Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, or
(b) two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. General knowledge of activities performed by lead teacher.
2. General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
3. General knowledge of student handbook rules.
4. General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
5. General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
6. Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade assignments.
7. Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
8. Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment ismade.
9. Some knowledge of the school organization and its community.
10. Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages andstages.
11. Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines.
12. Skill to develop/utilize learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans.
13. Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective.
14. Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor.
15. Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension.
16. Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishment.
17. Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
18. Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
19. Ability to record and store data accurately.
20. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including
computers, copiers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to lift,carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light Work usuallyrequires walking or standing to a significant degree.

PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT/BUS DRIVER

Edenton-Chowan Schools White Oak Elementary School - Edenton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Edenton-Chowan Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5425202

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Monitor the safety and well-being of students; supervise students in the classroom and otherlocations.
2. Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; reconcile minor studentconflicts.
3. Discipline misbehavior through approved methods; report discipline issues to teacher and principal.
4. Provide academic assistance to help students learn.
5. Provides one-on-one assistance/instruction as needed.
6. Assist with crisis prevention; restrain students as needed.
7. Perform general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom.
8. Perform various clerical duties as needed.
9. Maintain records of student progress.
10. Give group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
11. Demonstrate various instructional activities.
12. Monitor work assigned by teacher.
13. Check and correct students' work while in progress.
14. Keep students on task.
15. Praise and reinforce achievement of students.
16. Report student progress to teacher.
17. Provide instructional preparation/support
18. Serve as substitute teacher.
19. Arrange classroom furnishings and equipment.
20. Prepare visual aids.
21. Make copies of materials.
22. Reorganize materials at the end of day.
23. Serve as proctor during testing.
24. Attend workshops.
25. Score students' papers as instructed by teacher.
26. Distribute and collect instructional materials.
27. Check and report attendance.
28. Enter data in health record.
29. Record student behavior.
30. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

(2) Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L.114-95, and have one of the following:
(a) Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, or
(b) two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. General knowledge of activities performed by lead teacher.
2. General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
3. General knowledge of student handbook rules.
4. General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
5. General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
6. Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade assignments.
7. Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
8. Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment ismade.
9. Some knowledge of the school organization and its community.
10. Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages andstages.
11. Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines.
12. Skill to develop/utilize learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans.
13. Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective.
14. Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor.
15. Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension.
16. Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishments.
17. Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
18. Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
19. Ability to record and store data accurately.
20. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.