Assistant, Pre-K - Exceptional Children

Assistant, Pre-K - Exceptional Children/ (25-26)

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The Pre‑K Assistant, Exceptional Children under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision‑making discretion, supporting the assigned classroom teacher and assisting with the instruction of students. The Assistant works cooperatively with the teacher and school administration to create a classroom environment in which students can fully benefit from the instructional programs and available resource materials. The employee carries out support work to implement Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of the principal.

• 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 administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Coordinate instructional efforts with the classroom teacher.
• 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 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 daily transportation duties involving children’s arrival and departure to and from schools.
• Participate in professional development workshops.
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication and public relations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NC 07B Hourly Schedule, 9 months.

Principal.

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

• 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 business 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.

Option A: 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, an 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.

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Option B: Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, a bachelor’s degree in birth‑kindergarten, childcare administration, school‑age children, child development, child and family development, child and family studies, child 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.