EC Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Orange County Schools 336 - Pathways Elementary School
- Hillsborough, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Orange County Schools 336 - Pathways Elementary School
- Hillsborough, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Orange County School District - NC

Job : 5883145

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

EC Pre-K Teacher Assistant

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school/classroom(s)

SALARY

Salary Grade 56 plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Non Exempt

REPORTS TO

Assigned Teacher/Principal/Elementary

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The EC Pre-K Teacher Assistant performs a wide range and variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting the teacher. These duties include tasks that support the efforts of the teacher in meeting the needs of all students. Examples of duties of an EC Pre-K Teacher Assistant may include, but are not limited to, assisting the teacher with quality instruction for all students, providing one‑on‑one assistance regarding classroom management, leading small group activities, assisting exceptional children in the Pre‑K classroom, and assisting the teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties as needed.

All duties listed under “Essential Duties” are at the request of, or under the direction of, the teacher to whom the Pre‑K Teacher Assistant is assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level or chronologically, the age at which employment assignment is given.
• General knowledge of the school organization and community.
• General knowledge of the expected behavior of children based on their chronological age.
• Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher‑designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objectives.
• Ability to discern significant student behaviors and refer them to the supervisor.
• Ability to impart information to the child’s level of comprehension.
• Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward, and punishment.
• Ability to solve most minor problems independently.
• Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to record and store data accurately.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Credentials I and II
• 48 hours of college or university credit or two years of supervised experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
• If assigned as an assistant working with Emotionally Disabled students, the EC Teacher Assistant is required to become initially certified in a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) program and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process (adhering to all timelines)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom Pre‑K Teacher Assistant in a licensed childcare facility.
• Training in assisting students with special needs.