Special Education Pre-K Assistant — Nurture Young Learners

Pitt County Schools; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Schools in Greenville, North Carolina is seeking an EC PreK Teacher Assistant to support Special Education Pre-K students at the Sadie Saulter EC PreK Program. The role involves implementing instructional activities, assisting with individualized plans, and promoting a safe, inclusive classroom.

The starting pay is NC05, $17.33 per hour, with responsibilities including literacy support, social-emotional learning, and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Understanding of developmentally appropriate behaviors in both typical and atypical preschoolers.
• Ability to model professional behavior and reliable attendance.
• Strong communication with students, families, and staff.
• Support early literacy, oral language development, and social-emotional learning.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with implementing daily instructional activities and individualized plans for students
• Support the development and maintenance of classroom procedures and expectations
• Prepare and organize materials and supplies for instructional use
• Actively participate in all classroom activities, including work centers, circle time, meals, and outdoor play
• Support behavior management strategies in alignment with classroom guidelines and crisis response protocols
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Promote students' health and hygiene routines
• Provide support during classroom transitions and routines throughout the day
• Collaborate with the teacher and support staff to monitor student progress and communicate observations
• Attend and assist with home visits and family engagement activities as needed
• Participate in Family/Child Activities and school events
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and family information
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the physical environment of the classroom
• Obtain a CDL and serve as a bus driver when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program goals and student success

Skills

Developmentally appropriate behavior

Professional conduct

Communication with students and staff

Early literacy support

Oral language development

Social-emotional learning support

Independence and problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

CDL

Job description

Pitt County Schools in Greenville, North Carolina is seeking an EC PreK Teacher Assistant to support Special Education Pre-K students at the Sadie Saulter EC PreK Program. The role involves implementing instructional activities, assisting with individualized plans, and promoting a safe, inclusive classroom.

The starting pay is NC05, $17.33 per hour, with responsibilities including literacy support, social-emotional learning, and collaboration with families.