Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant: 2026-27

Wilkes County Schools•Ronda, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

Requirements

Hold an Associate's degree in one of the following areas; Child Care Administration, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, ECE-Special Education, ECE-Teacher Associate, Human Growth and Development, School Age Children, Special Education
Hold a CDA credential
Hold a Bachelor's degree in one of the following; Birth-Kindergarten, Child Care Administration, Child Development, Child and Family Development, Child and Family Studies, Child Psychology, Early Childhood Education, ECE-Special Education, ECE-Teacher Associate, Elementary Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Human Growth and Development, Human Growth and Family Studies, Psychology, School Age Children, Sociology, Special Education
Teacher assistants with an effective date of hire 9/1/18 and beyond must hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement or be willing and eligible to obtain a CDL driver’s license with P/S endorsements at the next training opportunity.
Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc.
Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently and constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Nice To Haves

If a candidate does not pursue a CDL drivers license with P/S endorsements at the next training opportunity or is ineligible to obtain a CDL drivers license with P/S endorsements for any reason, this could result in recommendation for dismissal.

Responsibilities

Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
Participates in daily and long-range lesson and activity planning.
Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.
Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
Helps maintain individual records for each child.
Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children.
Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
Assists with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
Remains knowledgeable of current Pre-K issues by attending staff development and reading current literature/publications.
Assists with screening process of students for possible Pre-K participation/enrollment.
Accompanies and assists teacher on home visits.
Performs other related work as required.
Teacher assistants with an effective date of hire 9/1/18 and beyond will be required to substitute bus drive as needed.