EC Assistant - Pre-K

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

TITLE: Teacher Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must upload a resume and one of the following:
• College transcript showing a degree earned.
• College transcript showing at least 48 college‑level courses completed (CCS remedial/pre‑requisite courses not counted).
• College transcript showing at least 24 college‑level courses completed plus a Work Keys assessment with passing scores in Workplace Documents (Reading) 4+, Business Writing 3+, Applied Mathematics 4+.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Must obtain and maintain a CDL bus license and drive a bus when called upon.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

JOB GOAL: To support the teacher in the teaching‑learning process for students.

Academic Assistance

• Give group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provide individualized instruction.
• Demonstrate various instructional activities.
• Check and correct students’ work while in progress; keep students on task.
• Praise and reinforce achievement of students.
• Report student progress to teacher.

Instructional Preparation/Support

• Arrange classroom furnishings and equipment; prepare visual aids and duplicate materials.
• Reorganize materials at the end of the day.
• Serve as proctor during testing; score students’ papers as instructed; distribute and collect instructional materials.
• Attend workshops.

Report and Records

• Check and report attendance.
• Enter data in health record, record student behavior and file data according to regulatory requirements.

Monitoring Student Behavior

• Supervise students in the classroom and other locations.
• Create and distribute awards for positive behavior.
• Promote student self‑esteem; teach citizenship, social skills, and respect for others.
• Reconcile minor student conflicts.
• Participate in development of discipline and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Report discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Report significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

Bus Duties

• Obtain and maintain CDL bus license.
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections.
• Drive a bus when called upon while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.
• Maintain bus route schedule.
• Maintain discipline and report undisciplined students to school administration.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops and transport only authorized students.
• Comply with local and state traffic regulations and observe all mandatory safety regulations.
• Report delays and accidents.
• Clean the interior of the bus.

Physical Requirements

• Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) when requested, for purposes of driving a school bus.
• Must communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform basic life operational functions: kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motion.

Special Requirements

• Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $2,438 to $3,450 Per Month

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.