Teacher Assistant: PreKindergarten - Meade Heights Elementary

Anne-Arundel-County-Public-Schools; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten at Meade Heights Elementary in Fort Meade, MD. The role involves assisting instructional staff, supporting in small groups, preparing materials, and helping manage classroom activities.

The position requires an Associate's Degree or equivalent education credentials and relevant paraprofessional assessments. Strong collaboration with staff and flexibility for school routines are essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding plans and programs in education.
• Ability to work with students individually or in groups.
• Willingness to learn instructional methods and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with displays and learning stations.
• Observe and document student progress and communicate with staff.
• Support teachers during field trips and classroom activities.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teaching methods

Diversity awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's Degree in Education-related field

Paraprofessional assessment (ETS/NES)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Teacher Assistant: PreKindergarten - Meade Heights Elementary

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
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. Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher in all subject areas; 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Provide assistance to the instructional staff in the supervision of students in the classroom. 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.
• Assists with non-instructional self-help skills, such as dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Education

• Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university, in lieu of Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, 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.

Experience

• Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• 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).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, in lieu of Associate's degree, issued by Council for Professional Recognition required.
• 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.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• 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

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 4/1/2026

Established Date: 1/1/2015

Title Code: C21028

Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT: PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Alternate Title: Teacher Assistant: Pre-Kindergarten

Reports to Generic: Principal

Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics

Business Unit: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Department: PreK-12 Programs

Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: IV

Days Worked: 191

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: SG08

Months Worked: 10

Hours Worked: 7

Job Family: Educational Support Services

Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 SchoolsDivision of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
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• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]