The Instructional Assistant supports teachers in planning and executing instructional activities while maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment. They work with individuals or small groups to provide reinforcement and assist with lesson preparation as directed.
Ability to work in an instructional support role with elementary, middle, or high school aged children.
Must be bilingual (Spanish).
Excellent human relations skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of developmental stages of children.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the literacy teacher.
Must be able to pass the interpreting assessment.
Must be at least 18 years old to work in elementary schools.
Must be at least 18 years old and out of high school for at least 2 years to work in middle and high schools.
Essential job functions
Assists teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Works with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the teacher delivers the instruction.
Works closely with administration as needed throughout the day.
Assists the teacher in preparing for a lesson.
Regular on-time attendance.
Performs related duties as assigned by the principal.
Required to provide substitute coverage as needed.
Environmental factors & physical requirements
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For inquiries, please contact Dr.
Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M.
Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L.
Starkey Administration Building, P.O.
Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814.
For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Waldorf, Maryland
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Maryland teaching assistant roles stay in steady demand
In Maryland, teaching assistant roles are often driven by school staffing needs and support for students with disabilities, so openings can appear throughout the year. Competition can be tighter for candidates who already meet the education threshold and can show strong verbal and interpersonal skills; this role also includes benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your diploma or GED plus associate degree or 48 college credits, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
