Instructional Assistant, PreK (NE)(2026-2027)-St. John Catholic School, Westminster MD

St John Westminster Catholic School Inc; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Catholic School in Westminster, Maryland, is seeking a dedicated full-time PreK Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The assistant will support teachers in the classroom, prepare age-appropriate materials, and provide one-on-one help to young learners.

Ideal candidates are organized, collaborative, and committed to a faith-based, positive learning environment. Catholic faith alignment is preferred; classroom safety and active supervision are essential responsibilities,

Qualifications

• Degree in Elementary Education and/or 90-hour childcare certification preferred.
• Experience in a Catholic School setting preferred.
• Must be an active practicing Catholic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom materials for PreK activities.
• Assist with student activities and manage small group work.
• Provide one-on-one support to students needing extra help.
• Supervise students and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, students and parents to support progress.
• Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and in-service trainings.

Skills

Catholic School experience

Active Catholic

Education

Elementary Education degree

90-hour childcare certification

Catholic School experience

Job description

Instructional Assistant, PreK (NE)(2026-2027)-St. John Catholic School, Westminster MD

Job Category: Teachers/Education

Requisition Number: INSTR002617

• Posted : July 31, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Westminster, MD 21157, USA

Description

St. John Catholic School in Westminster, Maryland, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time PreK Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The Elementary School Instructional Assistant will provide support to teachers in the classroom setting. Responsibilities may include preparing classroom materials, assisting with student activities, and providing one-on-one support to students who may need additional help. The ideal candidate will be organized, collaborative, and committed to fostering a positive learning environment for young learners.

Essential Functions

• Cultivate a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Prepare age-appropriate materials.
• Help organize and prepare resources for students.
• Help in integrating technology to effectively create a 21st-century learning environments within the classroom (ISTE Standards).
• Collaborating with other teachers, staff, students, and parents to support student progress.
• Responsible for the safety and active supervision of students at all times and for classroom management.
• Participate in all faculty meetings, retreats, school committees and in-service learning opportunities.
• Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with parents.

Position Qualifications

• Degree in Elementary Educationand/or 90-hour childcare certification preferred.
• Experience in a Catholic School setting preferred.
• Must be an active practicing Catholic.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00, hourly

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.

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