Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten - Central Elementary
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Job summary
Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten for Central Elementary in Edgewater, MD. The role supports instructional staff, prepares materials, and assists with assessments in a Title I-funded setting.
Responsibilities include small-group work, station setup, progress observation, and collaboration with teachers to implement daily lesson plans. Strong communication and patience are essential for working with diverse learners and field trips.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
- To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES required.
- Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
- Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
- Organizes materials for each group/student; sets up learning stations and supports, supervises students, and assists those with difficulties.
- Leads and/or facilitates group discussions and independent activities.
- Prepares instructional materials (posters, charts, displays) and assists with classroom displays.
- Observes and records student progress and shares observations with instructional staff.
- May supervise lunch, playground, and bus duties as directed.
- Assists in testing/assessment administration and records data in appropriate records.
- Performs clerical tasks and helps maintain attendance and student folders/records.
- Supports teachers with special projects and daily lesson plans.
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Job description
Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten - Central Elementary
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Central Elementary - Edgewater, Maryland
Job ID:5877866
Starting Date:To Be Determined
Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher; assisting teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons and programs; observing students and assessing their progress; participating in staff development activities; and the preparation of instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.
- Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
- Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
- Organizes materials (prescriptions) for each group/student. Sets up learning stations, laboratory, and activity centers. Supervises students while working; assists students having difficulty.
- Leads and/or facilitates group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation or individual work.
- Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards, and other related materials. Assists with bulletin boards, exhibits and displays.
- Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
- May supervise lunch duties, playground and bus duties as directed.
- Assists in the administration of tests/assessment instruments. Records data to record books/master charts/assessment forms.
- Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance, maintaining appropriate student folders/records, and other related tasks as assigned.
- Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
- Assists in storing, inventorying, and requisitioning of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as directed.
- Aids in organization/housekeeping tasks for laboratory, learning stations, work areas, or other instructional settings.
- Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
- Refer or accompany disruptive students to principal.
- Accompanies students on field trips.
- Assists in the development and implementation of daily lesson plans, as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
- Other: To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required.
- Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.
- Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
- Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgement in working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees and parents.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
To work in a Title I-funded school, a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment, in lieu of 48 college credit hours, issued by ETS or NES required.
N/A
Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
New hires or transfers who have successfully achieved the Highly-Qualified ParaEducator status through successful completion of the ParaPro assessment or post-secondary education in accordance with the mandated requirements for Title I and/or relevant laws in place are eligible for placement at Grade XX (Higher Grade). However, placement in Grade XX (Higher Grade) is contingent on having met the aforementioned requirements and the school's Title I status. Grade placement may be reduced if the school no longer qualifies as Title I and/or you voluntarily transfer to a non-Title I Teacher Assistant position.
- Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
- Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
- Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as (1) standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; (2) demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; and (3) regular and punctual attendance.
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The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standing: under 1/3 of the time
- Walking: under 1/3 of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
No special vision requirements
- Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
- Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Weight & Force
- Lifting and carrying requirements
- Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
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Approved Date: 4/1/2026
Established Date: 1/1/1983
Title Code: C21033
Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT: KINDERGARTEN
Alternate Title: Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten
Reports to Generic: Principal
Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL
Division: Academics
Business Unit: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Department:
Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)
Unit: IV
Days Worked: 191
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: SG05;SG06
Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 4 - SAAAAC)
Months Worked: 10
Hours Worked: 7
Job Family: Educational Support Services
Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants
1.00 FTE
- Instructional Support > Individual Aide
- Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. 410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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