Assistant, Pre-K - Exceptional Children/ (25-26)

Public School of North Carolina•Charlotte, NC

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-K Assistant, Exceptional Children under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion supporting the assigned classroom teacher and assists with the instruction of students. The Pre-K Assistant works cooperatively with the teacher and school administration in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials. Employee performs support work to carry out the Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of principal.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in child development or early childhood
Knowledge of and understanding of various learning styles, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
Hold a Child Development Associate Credential- CDA credential required
Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, associate's degree in childcare administration, child development, early childhood education, school-age children, childcare administration, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, human growth and development, school age children, or special education
Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, bachelor's degree in birth-kindergarten, childcare administration, school-age children, child development, child and family development, child and family studies, child psychology, sociology, early childhood education, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, elementary education, human growth and development, human growth and family studies, or human development and family studies

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an early childhood setting preferred

Responsibilities

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, etc.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support)
Assist with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as requested by the teacher
Assist in keeping classroom learning centers clean
Assist with student attendance procedures, record keeping, and organizing classroom learning spaces
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s)
Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children's' arrival and departure to and from schools
Participate in professional development workshops
Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
Perform related duties as assigned