Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten (NE)(2026-2027)-St. Joan of Arc School, Aberdeen MD

Job description

St. Joan of Arc School in Aberdeen, Maryland, is seeking a dedicated, nurturing, and enthusiastic Full-Time Instructional Assistant for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The Kindergarten Instructional Assistant will provide support to teachers in a classroom setting. This support can include tasks such as grading assignments, preparing materials for class, and providing one-on-one assistance to students who may need additional support.

Essential Functions

• Cultivate a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Prepare and organize age-appropriate materials and resources for students.
• Assist students with technology or other audio equipment.
• Responsible for the safety and active supervision of students at all times and for classroom management.
• Ensures that arrival and dismissal procedures are conducted in a safe and orderly manner.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, assistants, staff, and administration.
• Participate in all faculty meetings, retreats, school committees, and in-service learning opportunities as directed by administration.
• Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with school community.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma and 90-hour childcare certification.
• Experience in a Catholic School setting preferred.
• Must have a commitment to Catholic School education.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.

Pay Rate: $17.50, Hourly

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.\\ Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/