Kit & Inventory Coordinator, Elementary Science

Howard County Public School System; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks an Operations Assistant for the Elementary Science Resource Center to support inventory, packing of science kits, and workflow in a warehouse setting. You will manage quarterly kit distribution, fulfill teacher requests, and help maintain clean, organized ESRC spaces.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independent work, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The starting date is February 1, 2027, with employment under HCEA-ESP guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; foreign education must be evaluated.
• One year of experience with inventory control methods or organizational operations.
• Three or more years preferred; experience in PreK-12 setting advantageous.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Pulls and packs kits and consumable materials for quarterly science units, PreK-5.
• Cleans and refurbishes kit materials upon return from schools.
• Organizes inventory and storage within ESRC shelving and space.
• Prepares and packs materials for curricular in-services, workshops, programs, and events.

Skills

Selecting

Counting

Sorting

Packing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks an Operations Assistant for the Elementary Science Resource Center to support inventory, packing of science kits, and workflow in a warehouse setting. You will manage quarterly kit distribution, fulfill teacher requests, and help maintain clean, organized ESRC spaces.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independent work, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The starting date is February 1, 2027, with employment under HCEA-ESP guidelines.