NC PRE K TEACHER ASSISTANT

Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma or GED and shall hold or be working toward, an Associate Degree in birth-through kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Teacher 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; or
• Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and have one of the following:

o Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, or

o Two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum to address the needs of the whole child.
• Work cooperatively with the teacher to provide integrated, exploratory activities and materials with a major focus on children's learning through play.
• Assist in maintaining an environment with a major focus on child-initiated learning using multiple learning centers.
• Help provide meaningful learning experiences in which each child can perform successfully in a pleasant atmosphere.
• Maintain open communication with the teacher concerning each individual child's need and progress.
• Perform duties assigned by the pre-kindergarten teacher.
• Help maintain individual records and documentation for each child.
• Assist in planning and implementation of parent involvement activities.
• Participate in conferences and professional development pertinent to job responsibility.
• Assist with screening of students for possible pre-k participation/enrollment.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the site principal and/or supervisor