PreK Afternoon Assistant at St. Paul's Pre and Lower School

The St. Paul’s Schools is pleased to announce an opening for an afternoon assistant to work with our PreK students in our lower school for the 2025-2026 school year.

School Overview, Mission & Vision

Voted one of Baltimore’s Top Workplaces, The St. Paul’s Schools is a family of independent schools in Baltimore County, Maryland. Serving children from infancy through grade 12, our three schools share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal tradition, and a focus on developing confident, well-balanced students who will use their education and ethics to improve the world. A coordinated structure allows The St. Paul’s Schools to preserve the small-school feel within each school while sharing resources and certain programs to maximize opportunities for students.

Mission: Guided by Episcopal values and a commitment to each student’s full journey, a St. Paul’s education inspires us to lead with love, discover and pursue our unique gifts, and act with courage in all we do.

Vision: St. Paul’s students thrive and serve in a global community. We create transformational experiences through innovative and responsive teaching in a diverse community of authentic belonging.

As part of The St. Paul's Schools, St. Paul's Pre and Lower School is where our youngest learners begin their academic journey. At St. Paul's, we know that from a young age, by nature, children arrive curious and motivated. Our expert faculty nurture that curiosity through an abundance of enriching, hands-on learning experiences. We believe it is never too early for girls and boys to start adventuring every day.

Position Description

Under the guidance of the Lower School Head and Pre-K Lead teachers, this afternoon assistant teacher would serve in our PreK classrooms supporting in all developmentally appropriate activities, playground supervision and other administrative tasks needed in the classroom. In this role, the candidate will model discipline and communication skills and assist in planning and prepping activities for your classroom. This position will be expected to work 11:30am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday and it is a year round role.

In addition to the above, you can expect to be supportive of the following, depending on the time of day that you are here:

• Serving and cleaning up lunch and snack, including ensuring supplies are fully stocked within the classroom, as well as covering lunch duty and recess duty for PreK students.

• During rest time, preparing spaces and helping to get students to relax and engage in quiet time activities

• Helping ensure room is cleaned up at the end of the year (all centers checked, tables cleaned, chairs stacked etc.) and all spaces have been disinfected/cleaned.

• Accompanying students to their specials throughout the day including rebounders, art, music and others.

• Communicating in a positive way with parents when needed, giving updates on their children, helping with the Tadpoles photo and communication system and being attentive to parents' needs

• Partnering with lead teachers on various classroom activities including getting books from the library for reading, preparing for and cleaning up after arts projects and assisting in room decorations.

• Being sure children are washing their hands regularly and practicing good bathroom procedures.

• Maintaining strict levels of confidentiality at all times

• Attending all required staff events, including CPR/first aid training, faculty meetings, professional development days, etc.

• Establishing a professional, respectful and friendly rapport with students, families and colleagues

• Other duties as assigned.

Our preferred candidate will have their 90 hour certificate or be willing to complete the courses to get it completed within a reasonable timeframe. In addition, all employees will be required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of continued training to maintain license requirements on an annual basis.

At St. Paul’s Schools, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and contributions. We believe that diversity enriches education, empowering students to reach their fullest potential. By embracing a culture of inclusion, we prepare our students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world. We stand firmly against all forms of prejudice, including those related to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical appearance.

The St. Paul’s Schools has a compensation scale based on direct years of experience and degree held. For this opportunity, this is an hourly position and our range is $16.00 to $19.00 per hour. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown. In addition, full-time team members gain access to our robust benefits package designed to support your well-being, inside and outside of work. This includes a competitive healthcare package (medical, dental, and vision), disability protection, participation in our 403(b) retirement plan which has an immediate employer contribution and a generous time off package, including wellness days because we believe an educator’s mental and physical health is a priority for them to do their job effectively.

Beyond the basics, we offer extras like a lunch stipend, access to multiple fitness centers on campus and professional development experiences to continue your learning. This position is not eligible for tuition remission.

Ready to join our team? Please submit your cover letter, resume, and list of references to Shannon Duckett, Executive Director of Human Resources, at sduckett@stpaulsmd.org. The St. Paul’s Schools embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.