Head Start Transition Assistant

Head Start Transition Assistant

Calvert County Public School District TBD
- Prince Frederick, Maryland Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Calvert County Public Schools

Job : 5920867

Final date to receive applications: Sep 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

NOTICE OF VACANCY

GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

POSITION :
Head Start Transition Assistant (4 hours daily)

LOCATION : TBD
- Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY : This four-hour, mid-day position provides coverage for children dually placed with Pre-Kindergarten and/or Head Start and assists with other classroom duties.

RESPONSIBLES TO :
Head Start Program Coordinator

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS : (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

1. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) program certificate. In addition to the high school diploma or GED, candidate must have earned an AA Degree, Child Care Credentials, or have passed the Para Pro Assessment.

2. Ability to understand and communicate effectively using both verbal and writtenskills.

3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

4. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

• Supervises children enrolled in Pre-K and/or Head Start during the transition period (four hours between programs) picking up children and delivering them to correct programs.
• Works with children to reinforce material introduced by Pre-K and Head Start teachers with quiet activities.
• Reads and tells stories to children.
• Engages all children in activities, indoors and outdoors, when appropriate.
• Practices developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques with children.
• Ensures that all activities conform to Calvert County Public Schools' guidelines.
• Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with children.
• Comes to work promptly every day.
• Works flexible hours as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with others.
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
• Assists in the classroom with portfolios, family communication, and clerical tasks.

OTHER DUTIES :

Performs related work as required or assigned by the Head Start Program Coordinator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS : May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Ten (10) month.position; $19.31 per hour, 20 hours per week. Employment is contingent upon continued Head Start grant funding. If chosen for this position, the candidate must enroll in Direct Deposit.

EVALUATION : Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

FLSA STATUS : Exempt.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland
- House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age,…