Instructional Assistant, Pre-Kindergarten (One-on-One)

Wake County Public School System • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Performs instructional support work assisting classroom teachers in classroom activities as well as general administrative support tasks. Implements goals and objectives established by licensed teachers and works directly with students. Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by teachers or administrators. Plans and collaborates with teachers in devising special strategies related to childcare licensure requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and shall hold, or be working toward, an Associate’s degree in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Instructional assistants working toward the minimum of an Associate Degree or CDA shall make progress by completing a minimum of six documented semester hours per year.
• Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L.114-95, AND have one of the following: Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, OR Two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.

Nice To Haves

• First aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the pre-k licensed program.
• Assists teachers in instructional activities and ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy environment for all students.
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom licensure procedures, and preparing necessary materials.
• Ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support the school program.
• Works with an individual student and/or specific groups of students in different pre-k licensed classrooms and/or area of the school, as needed.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
• May perform vision and hearing screenings; enters results into the ECATS (Every Child’s Accountability and Tracking System).
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED