Assistant, Pre-K

Assistant, Pre-K (25-26) – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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Salary: NC 07 Hourly Schedule, 9 months.

Reports To:

Principal.

Place of Work:
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The school reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, etc.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support).
• Assist with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as requested by the teacher.
• Assist in keeping classroom learning centers clean.
• Assist with student attendance procedures, record keeping, and organizing classroom learning spaces.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for assigned classroom(s).
• Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children's arrival and departure to and from schools.
• Participate in professional development workshops.
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in child development or early childhood.
• Knowledge of and understanding of various learning styles, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs.
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums.
• Ability to problem-solve using sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment.

• Hold a Child Development Associate Credential – CDA credential required.
• Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, associate's degree in childcare administration, child development, early childhood education, school-age children, childcare administration, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, human growth and development, school age children, or special education.

OR

• Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, bachelor's degree in birth-kindergarten, childcare administration, school-age children, child development, child and family development, child and family studies, child and family psychology, sociology, early childhood education, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, elementary education, human growth and development, human growth and family studies, or human development and family studies.
• Work experience in an early childhood setting preferred.