BES: Pre- K Instructional Assistant

Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant 2 (Job )

Calvert County Public School District – BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Job : 3760
Final date to receive applications: July 9, 2026
Posted: July 1, 2026
Start Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time
Wage: $21.84–$27.42 per hour (Scale
8)

The Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant 2 will provide instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional support services to facilitate a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The assistant will work with all prekindergarten students to support the general education program.

• Assist the teacher in implementing activities consistent with the curriculum and training provided.
• Help with classroom duties, routines, and instruction.
• Work with student groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and other student supports planned by the teacher.
• Provide instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional support to all students.
• Help facilitate activities indoors and outdoors and support special attention areas (academics, social, emotional, behavioral).
• Maintain a safe, clean learning environment and ensure child well‑being and safety.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) under the teacher’s direction.
• Assist with assessment and data collection for IEP planning.
• Deliver academic interventions and proactive behavioral supports.
• Intervene in crisis situations, including use of non‑violent CPI as needed.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, toileting schedules, and daily living activities.
• Assist with technology setup and operation of instructional equipment.
• Support teacher across the EXCELS and accreditation processes.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities.
• Provide class coverage in teacher absences and during rest time.
• Attend and support students during resource classes, recess duty, and other school activities.
• Report to work promptly and meet deadlines.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate Arts degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
• Experience working with early‑childhood children, including those with disabilities, and managing behavior is preferred.
• Must obtain CDA by Fall of SY 2027‑2028 unless an AA degree is obtained.
• Exceptional ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate office machines and instructional technology.
• Flexible schedule adaptability and effective classroom interactions.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in stressful situations.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.

Position requires significant standing and walking in a typical school environment.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Calvert County Public Schools’ policies.

• All instructional assistants in pre‑K must hold either a CDA or AA degree by Fall SY 2027‑2028.
• Background checks, I‑9 verification, and drug screening required.

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, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

• Calvert County Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
• Phone:
• Email:
  District admin.md.us