Teacher Assistant: PreKindergarten - Carver Early Education Center

Teacher Assistant: PreKindergarten - Carver Early Education Center Carver Early Education Center, Annapolis, Maryland Job ID: 5568679 Application Deadline: Jul 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description 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 preparing 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 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 or 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 clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance, maintaining student folders/records, and other related tasks as assigned. Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments. Assists in storing, inventorying, and requisitioning instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as directed. Assists with non-instructional self‑help skills such as dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. Assists in organization and 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 the principal. Accompanies students on field trips. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. Minimum Qualifications Education Associate's Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university, in lieu of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, 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. Experience Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & 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 when 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 Hold or be eligible for Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, in lieu of an 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education