Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Thales Academy Pittsboro is accepting resumes for a Pre-K Teacher Assistant to begin immediately.

This will be a part-time position, Monday- Friday 7:15am-1:00pm.

**$1,500 signing bonus for new hire -- payable upon the first payroll following the start date.**

The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values.

Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them. 

Curriculum for Pre-K program: Thales Academy Pre-K provides a robust preparation for the Kindergarten year. Direct Instruction lessons are supplemented with daily reinforcement of character development and weekly courses in Technology, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Each week, lessons are centered on themes that foster creativity and curiosity, such as holiday traditions, American heroes, outer space, seasons, and literary elements. Students participate in crafts, activities, story time, songs, games, and daily outdoor play (weather permitting).

Qualifications:

• High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children
• Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required

Salary: Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match