BAES: Pre- K Instructional Assistant

Pre‑Kindergarten Instructional Assistant 2

Job : 3685
Location: Barstow Elementary School, Prince Frederick, Maryland
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $21.34 – $26.92 per hour (Scale
8)

The Pre‑K Instructional Assistant 2 provides instructional, behavioral, and social‑emotional support to ensure a well‑organized classroom where students can fully benefit from the curriculum. The assistant works with all pre‑kindergarten students, supporting the general education program and helping maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.

• Assist the teacher in implementing curriculum and classroom routines.
• Support students during independent study, enrichment, and resource activities.
• Provide instructional, behavioral, and social‑emotional support to all students.
• Implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and Individualized Education Programs (IEP) as directed.
• Deliver academic interventions and proactive behavioral supports.
• Respond to crisis situations, including use of non‑violent CPI when necessary.
• Help students with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Operate instructional technology, laboratory equipment, and computer programs.
• Assist the teacher with classroom maintenance and safety.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities.
• Provide class coverage when the teacher is absent or during rest time.
• Assist with recess duty daily.
• Maintain timely attendance and positive interaction with staff, students, and parents.

• Perform work assigned by the principal or designee.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate Arts degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred.
• Experience working with early‑childhood children, including those with disabilities and behavior management, is preferred.
• Must obtain CDA by the fall of SY 2027‑2028 unless an AA degree is earned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with office equipment and instructional technology.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making in stressful situations.
• Organizational capability and task prioritization.

Requires significant standing and walking in a typical school environment.

Performance is evaluated per Calvert County Public Schools policy.

Apply through the Calvert County Public Schools applicant tracking system vertnet.k12.md.us. Final date to receive applications:
June 13, 2026.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The district provides equal access to all programs and activities.

For non‑discrimination inquiries, contact:
Director of Student Services
Director of Human Resources – 410‑535‑1700

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