Head Start Transition Assistant

TBD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvert County Public Schools is seeking a Head Start Transition Assistant to supervise and support four hours daily during the transition between Pre-K/Head Start programs. The role involves assisting with classroom duties, reinforcing learning activities, and ensuring safe, structured daily routines at a TBD elementary school location.

The position is grant-funded for ten months, pays $19.31 per hour for 20 hours per week, and reports to the Head Start Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an AA degree, child care credentials, or ParaPro assessment may be accepted.
• Passion for working with young children; ability to follow directions and maintain classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Pre-K/Head Start children during the transition period (four hours between programs).
• Assist with classroom activities and distribute children to correct programs.
• Read stories and engage children in developmentally appropriate play.
• Reinforce material introduced by teachers with quiet activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and organized learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff on portfolios and family communication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA Degree / Child Care Credentials / ParaPro

Job description

Head Start Transition Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920867

Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

REPORTS 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 ParaPro 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• 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.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION :

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, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services

• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $19.31 to $19.31 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Calvert County Schools
• 1305 Dares Beach Rd
• Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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