Educational Assistant: Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten

Qualified applicant should be highly qualified (HQ) by a minimum of an Associate's degree or coursework equivalent in Early Childhood or comparable field of study. 

Additionally, for the PreK program, if Associate's degree is not in Early Childhood, the applicant should hold a child development associate credential (CDA), or early childhood technical certificate.  Relevant work experience in early childhood education MAY be acceptable for this requirement.   

The successful candidate will work under the directive of the Pre-Kindergarten teacher to which he/she is assigned and will follow all EA guidelines set forth by Wilson County Schools.  

This is a 180-day position with insurance and retirement benefits.  Pay rate will be determined by education, experience, and placement on Grade 3 of the Hourly Classified Staff salary schedule.  The starting rate of pay will be no less than $14.65 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance for the employee
• Dependent coverage options by payroll deduction
• Vision and other supplemental insurance options by payroll deduction
• Free access to district health clinics for those enrolled in insurance
• Employer-funded retirement plan with the State (TCRS)
• 401K option available through State retirement
• Paid time off: 10 sick days (earned monthly), 2 personal days, and 3 bereavement days per school year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Before and after school childcare options

Please be sure to include your resume and transcripts when applying.

Only complete applications will be processed for interview consideration.