Substitute Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Lab School

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Substitute Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Lab School Posting Number 2741 Job Schedule Part Time Job Shift Varied, Day OCR Code / Classification 5 - Paraprofessional Min Salary $15.00 Max Salary $15.00 Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Substitute Teacher Assistant-Early Childhood Lab is responsible for planning and assisting the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate program activities for preschool children and maintaining compliance with all program requirements for licensing and accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree in education with hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Teaching and/or work experience in early childhood education.
• Have or obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Copy of current medical examination & Tuberculosis test results
• Complete the Criminal background process and Obtain a Qualifying Letter from the NC Division of Early Care and Education with approval to work in childcare in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Two years of experience in a childcare facility.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with implementing activities to nurture and enhance all domains of child development.
• Provide responsive care and supervision to each child by adapting daily caregiving routines and plans to the interests and needs of each individual child and the group.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for each child's background by incorporating cultural, linguistic, and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program plans and activities.
• Assist with improving the classroom environment and playground to create opportunities to meet the needs of the developing child,
• Model appropriate practices for staff, students, parents, and children in all program components. Responsible for mentoring and coaching student teachers assigned to the lab school for observations, cooperative learning, and internships,
• Assist with maintaining accurate records for children and families enrolled in the center, including attendance, anecdotal notes, assessment profiles, and other program documents as assigned.
• Perform daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of each child.
• Report any symptoms of illnesses and/or child abuse to the Coordinator.
• Assures a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Assists with nutrition component and food service,
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents and lab school staff.
• Assist with encouraging and supporting parent participation in literacy resources and activities.
• In accordance with our philosophy, may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/17/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

If you need assistance, please contact HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree in education with hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have teaching and/or work experience in early childhood education?

• Yes

• No

• • Can you provide a Qualifying Letter from the Criminal Background Check Unit of NC-DCDEE verifying your approval to work in childcare on or by the first day of employment?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Professional Certificates
• Official Transcripts 1
• Official Transcripts 2
• Official Transcripts 3
• Official Transcripts 4