Head Start Prekindergarten Instructional Assistant 2

Calvert County Public School District SUNDERLAND ELEM SCHOOL - Sunderland, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job : 5962783

Final date to receive applications: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

LOCATION: Sunderland Elementary

* As assigned by the Program Coordinator or Grant Manager. Program or classroom location may change to meet the needs of the program.

The prekindergarten general instructional assistant 2 will provide instructional, behavioral, and social emotional support services to help achieve a well-organized, smoothly functioning class and school environment where students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. Program or classroom location may change to meet the needs of the program.

Head Start Coordinator, Principal and Supervisor of Early Childhood Education

• High school diploma or general education development (GED) program certificate.
• Associate Arts (AA) Degree or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred.
• Experience working with early childhood children and children with disabilities and with managing behaviors is preferred.
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) must be obtained within 18 months of employees hire date unless an AA degree is obtained.

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)

At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Exceptional ability to understand and communicate with both verbal and written skills
• Ability to operate various office machines and instructional technology
• Ability to follow a flexible schedule and adapt to various environments
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders when presented with stressful situations
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Such alternative to the above qualification as the Calvert County Public Schools and/or Head Start Program may find appropriate and acceptable

• Assist the teacher in implementing activities consistent with the curriculum guide, resources and training provided
• Assists teacher with implementation of classroom duties, routines, and instruction
• Works with groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and other student supports planned by the teacher
• Provide instructional, behavioral and social emotional supports and services to all students
• Work with the teacher to facilitate activities for all children both indoors and outdoors. Assist individual children in need of special attention in areas including, but not limited to, academics, social, emotional, and behavioral supports
• Assists the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment and in assuring the wel being and safety of the children in his/her care
• Assist with the provision of specially designed instruction and consistent implementation of student(s)’ Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) under the direction of the teacher
• Assist in assessment and data collection for students to assist in planning targeted instruction and Individualized Education Program (IEP) services and supports under the direction of the teacher
• Delivers…