Early Childhood Teaching Assistant, Float
About The Position
The Early Childhood Teaching Assistant, Float supports the supervising teacher in implementing instructional and assessment activities. The role applies academic, social-emotional, and behavioral strategies to promote student engagement and success while helping maintain a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment. It supports classroom operations through instruction, supervision, classroom management, and implementation of behavioral protocols, as well as curricular and extracurricular activities, professional communication, ongoing training, technology integration, administrative duties, and meal preparation and food service that comply with health and safety standards. The Early Learning Classrooms at Kennedy Krieger provide comprehensive, family-centered education to children ages 3 to 5. Located in the Windsor Mill area of western Baltimore County, the classrooms offer an inclusive environment for typically developing children and children who are neurodiverse to learn together.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) 90-Hour Preschool Training Certification (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, or School-Age) within 30 days of hire. The certification consists of 45 hours in Child Growth and Development and 45 hours in Curriculum, Methods, and Materials; alternatively, must possess and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with preschool designation by 7/1/2027, or earn an associate's degree in early childhood education or child development by 7/1/2027.
- Must possess and maintain ServSafe Food Handler Certification or equivalent within the program's specified timeframe following the date of hire.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working in a preschool setting required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting food service or meal preparation in a structured setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist the PreK Lead Teacher with instructional and assessment activities, using academic, social-emotional, and behavioral strategies to support student success.
- Support classroom operations and instructional delivery by completing duties assigned by supervising teachers and program leadership.
- Provide instruction, supervision, classroom management support, and coverage under the supervising teacher's direction, maintaining a positive, safe, and structured learning environment.
- Implement behavioral protocols and classroom assignments during instructional and non-instructional times.
- Use instructional and non-instructional time effectively and professionally, following program and administrative guidelines.
- Assist with meal preparation, food distribution, and food service operations in compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintain clean and organized food preparation and service areas, following food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Participate in and contribute to staff meetings, in-service training, and professional development activities.
- Support and help facilitate curricular and extracurricular activities that promote student life, engagement, and a positive school culture.
- Assist with integrating technology into instruction and classroom activities in accordance with the supervising teacher's directions and program requirements.
- Perform administrative support duties and operational tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
