Teacher Assistant, EC Pre-K

Young World Physical Education; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a Teacher Assistant to support EC Pre-K students. You will assist with instruction, adapt materials, and help with daily routines under the teacher's guidance.

The role involves data collection for IEP goals, supervision during transitions and field trips, and providing personal care and safety support as needed. Relevant associate degree or coursework and experience with EC students preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations pertaining to exceptional children.
• Ability to use current technology and communication methods for disabilities.
• Experience delivering curriculum with inclusive practices.
• Familiarity with IEP processes and data collection for progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of EC Pre-K students under the teacher's direction.
• Collect data to document progress on IEP goals.
• Prepare and adapt instructional materials and equipment.
• Supervise during drills, field trips, and routine school activities.
• Provide personal care and mobility assistance as needed.
• Support therapy-related activities and transitions between activities.

Skills

IEP process knowledge

Differentiation techniques

Technology use for disabilities

Data collection methods

Classroom management

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Personal care support

Education

Associate’s Degree in Education

One year EC experience

Job description

Teacher Assistant, EC Pre-K

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888364
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

• Assists in the instruction of individual Exceptional Children (EC) students or groups of EC students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher.
• Collects data to document individual student progress on IEP goals.
• Plans and works with teacher in devising instructional strategies.
• Assists with set up, use and management of materials, adapted equipment and/or technology devices for both classroom and individual students.
• Assists and supervises during emergency drills, assemblies, specials (e.g. PE, art, recess) field trips and to other school related functions on and off school campus.
• Acts as a bus monitor when special needs of an EC student(s) are identified by the IEP team.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Participates in in-service training programs for professional growth.
• Assists in checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as directed by the teacher.
• Assists in keeping bulletin boards and other learning centers current.
• Assists in school routines and transitions.
• Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, ordering materials and other duties as assigned.
• Provides physical assistance to students as needed in the areas of self-help, clothing management, toileting (including accidents and catheterization), and feeding.
• Provides physical assistance to therapists and teachers as needed in duties related to occupational and physical therapy and mainstreaming classes.
• Provides physical assistance as needed to students by writing assignments, taking notes and/or writing students’ responses under the direction of the teacher.
• Provides physical assistance as needed to students by lifting, positioning, assisting with walking and by pushing wheelchairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum

Desirable

Completion of an Associate’s Degree or two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours, or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours of in-service training), or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan

• Associate’s Degree with a concentration in Education
• One year working with EC children

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and laws pertaining to exceptional children.
• Knowledge and ability to use current technology and alternate forms of communication relevant to specific disabilities. This may include low-tech and high-tech devices.
• Ability to produce communication in oral and written formats in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of classroom management and differentiation techniques.
• Knowledge of the Individual Education Program process.
• Ability to use research based techniques in instruction and behavior management
• Ability to comply with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Ability to deliver the curriculum, and extensions of the curriculum using Inclusive Practices, as appropriate.
• Ability to problem solve both proactively and reactively. Knowledge of the correct person or people to inform when a situation has occurred or may occur.
• Ability to provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to students.
• Ability to monitor student performance using a variety of data collection methodologies.
• Ability to teach others to use technology or equipment.

Physical Requirements: The work requires a combination of walking, sitting and standing. It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, carry, push or pull medium weights including wheelchairs. May also be exposed to bodily fluids when providing basic care to children with disabilities. Will regularly require sufficient physical strength and ability to exert physical effort as needed for crisis intervention or handling objects over 60 pounds.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• CMS Staff
• 600 E. Fourth Street
• Fifth Floor
• Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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