Education Assistant-Early Childhood; Pre-K

Education Assistant – Early Childhood (Pre‑K)

Join the Memphis‑Shelby County Schools team as an Education Assistant – Early Childhood (Pre‑K)..

Performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students to provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position assists assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested. The role may involve assisting special‑needs students or coordinating special projects and programs.

The position works under direct supervision per the Early Childhood Program procedures.

• Assist teachers in classroom instruction and student supervision.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom set‑up.
• Supervise and assist children in classroom and other school areas.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide additional support as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers on special‑needs student assistance and special projects.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting – preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

• Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.

• Master’s Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.

Entry level.

Full‑time.

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