Pre-K Teacher Assistant

About the Employer

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.

Experience

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

Work Environment

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

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Works directly with 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.
• Provides 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.
• References or accompanies disruptive students to principal.
• Accompanies students on field trips.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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 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

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• 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

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.

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements Up to 10 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

N/A

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 Specific: Principal

Organization

Division: Academics Business Unit: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Department: Pre-K-12 Programs Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

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