Salary: $20.82 - $23.95 HourlyLocation : Salisbury, MDJob Type: Full-Time Non-StandardJob Number: FY25-00422Department: Child Development CenterOpening Date: 11/08/2024Primary Function Wor-Wic Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Pre-K teacher's assistant to help the instructor and other professionals in the Jordan Center by working closely with students in small groups to achieve instructional objectives. This position is considered a mandatory reporter for the Department of Human Services. Essential DutiesThe following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.
- Works with students in small groups on a specific concept/skill according to the students' skill level
- Assists with large group activities, field trips, and other special programs/activities for students
- Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher
- Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the instructor
- Guides independent study and other work assigned by the instructor
- Reports student problems to the instructor and assists with student problems
- Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, cleanup, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene and wash-up routines
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements One or more of the following is required:
Five years of work experience in a publicly funded Pre-K program as defined by at least 20 hours per week for 180 days each of those years (experience will be verified by the Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood);Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or the ability to obtain the credential by August 2027); and/orAn associate degree (or the ability to obtain one by August 2027)Minimum requirements:
- Excellent organizational, self-starter, human relations and verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents and associates
- The ability to use classroom and instructional equipment
- The ability to complete a minimum of six clock hours her year of continuing education
- Preference will be given to applicants with an associate degree and/or a current CDA credential
Other requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 19 years old and hold current infant and child CPR and first aid certifications
- Prior to placement into the classroom, the successful candidate must pass criminal and child protective services background checks, provide an acceptable pre-employment medical report, and receive approval from the Maryland Department of Education, Office of Child Care
- Based on new regulations, the successful candidate must obtain a CDA certification, an associate degree, and demonstrate five years of documented experience in a publicly funded Pre-K program by August 2027 to remain in the position during the 2027-2028 school year
Supplemental InformationThis is a full-time grant-funded 10-month support staff position with excellent fringe benefits. The starting hourly rate for this position will likely fall between $20.82 and $23.95 per hour. The right candidate will represent our commitment to excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please do not use See Resume or similar language in the job application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.Applications received by Nov 17 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.www.worwic.edu This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting disability services at
[email protected], 410-###-#### or TTY 410-###-####. Wor-Wic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Visit www.worwic.edu/Services-Support/Disability-Services to learn more.Benefits Summary for Eligible Grant EmployeesThis summary is solely intended to provide an overview of benefits offered by the college. In the case of a discrepancy, the information in the plan documents and the policy manual supersedes any description listed here. Grant employees are eligible only for those benefits covered by the grant. Each grant is reviewed individually, and may include benefits from the listing below. Medical InsuranceFull-time employees can elect to purchase subsidized medical coverage for themselves and their dependents effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire.Dental InsuranceFull-time employees can elect to purchase subsidized dental insurance for themselves and their dependents effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire.Vision ProgramFull-time employees can elect to purchase voluntary vision insurance at their own expense for themselves and their dependents effective the first day of the month following the employee's date of hire.Life InsuranceFull-time employees receive life insurance equal to one-and-a-half times the employee's annual salary, with a maximum benefit of $250,000, at no cost to the employee. Full-time employees can purchase additional life insurance at their own expense for themselves and their dependents at any time during their employment, pending approval from the provider.Supplemental Insurance All employees can purchase one or more of the supplemental insurance products offered by the college at their own expense for themselves and their dependents. Supplemental insurance provides an additional level of financial protection in the event of a serious accident or illness.Flexible Spending AccountsFull-time employees can obtain a medical reimbursement account and/or a dependent care assistance account effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire. Employees do not need to enroll in the college's medical or dental plan to be eligible for flexible spending accounts. Worker's CompensationAll employees are covered by worker's compensation insurance when they are involved in a work-related accident. Worker's compensation insurance covers medical care, rehabilitation and lost wages for employees or, in the case of a work-related death, death benefits for the employee's dependents, according to the specific terms of the insurance policy. Short-term Disability InsuranceFull-time employees who have been employed by the college for at least one year are eligible for short-term disability coverage for non-occupational injuries or illnesses. Coverage begins after a 15-work day elimination period and all leave is exhausted, and ends 90 calendar days from the date of the injury or illness. Short-term disability benefits equal 60 percent of the employee's monthly salary, with a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month.Long-term Disability InsuranceFull-time employees receive long-term disability coverage for non-occupational injuries or illnesses, with coverage beginning after an employee has used all accumulated sick leave or has been disabled for 90 calendar days, whichever occurs later. Long-term disability benefits equal two-thirds of the employee's monthly salary, with a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month.RetirementFull-time support staff members are enrolled in the State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) of Maryland. Seven percent of the employee's salary is deducted as a retirement contribution from each paycheck of all employees enrolled in the SRPS. Full-time administrators and faculty can enroll in the State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) of Maryland or the Maryland Optional Retirement Program (MORP) subject to approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Seven percent of the employee's salary is deducted as a retirement contribution from each paycheck of all employees enrolled in the SRPS.Supplemental Retirement AccountsAll employees who normally work 20 hours or more per week can make tax-deferred supplemental retirement contributions to any of the supplemental retirement funds offered by the college.Credit UnionFull-time employees and their immediate family members can participate in the State Employees Credit Union (SECU). The SECU's definition of immediate family member, which includes the employee's parents, spouse, natural, step, adopted and foster children, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, parents of spouse, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews, is used in the implementation of this policy.Annual LeaveAnnual leave is earned on a prorated basis each pay period. Full-time administrators earn annual leave at a rate of 20 days per year. Part-time administrators earn annual leave at a rate of 7.7 percent of the total hours worked per pay period. Full-time faculty members who sign 12-month employment agreements earn annual leave at a rate of 20 days per year, but this leave cannot be taken when they are scheduled to teach classes. Full-time faculty members who sign 10-month employment agreements do not receive annual leave. Full-time support staff members earn annual leave at a rate of 10 days per year during their first through fourth years of employment, 15 days per year during the fifth through ninth years and 20 days per year in the 10th and subsequent years. Part-time support staff members earn annual leave at a rate of 3.8 percent of the total hours worked per pay period during their first through fourth years of employment, 5.75 percent of total hours worked per pay period during the fifth through ninth years, and 7.7 percent of the total hours worked per pay period in 10th and subsequent years.Sick LeaveSick leave is earned on a prorated basis each pay period. Full-time administrators and support staff members earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per year.Faculty members who sign 10-month employment agreements earn sick leave at a rate of 12.5 days per year. Full-time faculty members who sign 12-month employment agreements earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per year. Part-time administrators and support staff members earn sick leave at a rate of 5.7 percent of the total hours worked per pay period. Newly-hired employees who have been members of the Maryland State Retirement System at their last place of employment can transfer their accumulated sick leave to Wor-Wic if the time lapse between their previous employment and the college is less than four months and if a letter certifying the number of accumulated sick leave days is forwarded from the personnel office of the previous employer to the college within 60 days after the employee's starting date of employment. Sick leave transferred from other agencies has no cash value at the termination of employment at Wor-Wic. Employees can use a maximum of 64 hours of accumulated sick leave per year for sick and safe leave. An employee is eligible to begin using sick and safe leave 107 calendar days after his or her hire date. If an employee is rehired by the college within 37 weeks of the employee's separation date, a maximum of 64 hours of unpaid and unused sick leave will be reinstated.Personal LeaveFull-time employees earn personal leave at a rate of four days, or 30 hours, per year, prorated according to the employee's first day of employment. Part-time administrators and support staff members receive a proration of four personal days, prorated according to the employee's first day of employment, based on the employee's budgeted weekly hours.BereavementFull-time employees are entitled to four work days of bereavement leave to attend the funeral and/or attend to the affairs of the deceased in the event of the death of an immediate family member. In the implementation of this policy, an immediate family member is defined as a spouse, child, parent, parent-in-law, son- or daughter-in-law, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild or any other relative living in the employee's household. One day of bereavement leave is granted to attend the funeral and/or attend to the affairs of the deceased in the event of the death of a relative not defined as an immediate family member.HolidaysFull-time employees receive paid holidays. The college's 16 official college holidays include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving and eight working days as a winter recess, which begins on or before Dec. 24 and includes Jan. 2 when Jan. 1 falls on a Sunday. Employees should consult the official calendar listing of holidays in the college catalog.MilitaryFull-time employees and part-time administrators and support staff members who are in the uniformed services can take accrued annual or personal leave, or leave without pay, to serve in the uniformed services.Court DutyA full-time employee who is called to serve on a jury or is subpoenaed as a court witness to testify in a proceeding to which the employee or a related party is not personally involved is granted special leave with pay for the period that he or she is required to be in court, plus any necessary time for travel. Employee Assistance ProgramAll employees and their household members can access free, confidential assistance to help with family, personal or professional problems. Services are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, by calling (800) ###-####.01 Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- Did not complete high school or equivalency
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
- Other advanced degree
02 How many years of experience do you have working in a publicly funded Pre-Kindergarten program (as demonstrated by your work history)?NOTE: one year of experience is defined as at least 20 hours per week for at least 180 days each year.
- No experience working in a publicly funded pre-kindergarten program
- Less than 1 year of experience working in a publicly funded pre-kindergarten program
- At least 1, but less than 2 years of experience working in a publicly funded pre-kindergarten program
- At least 2, but less than 3 years of experience working in a publicly funded pre-kindergarten program
- At least 3, but less than 4 years of experience working in a publicly funded pre-kindergarten program
- At least 4, but less than 5 years of experience working in a publicly funded pre-kindergarten program
- More than five years of experience working in a publicly funded pre-kindergarten program
03 Are you able to complete at least six clock hours per year of continuing education?
04 Do you hold a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?Attach a copy of your credential in the attachments section of this application.
- No, I do not hold a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- Yes, I hold a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, and I have attached a copy of it to this application in the attachments section
05 Do you currently hold - OR - are you able to obtain within 30 days, certifications in infant and child CPR and first aid? Please select the most accurate option from the choices below.
- I currently hold valid CPR and first aid certifications
- I do not currently hold valid CPR and first aid certifications, but can obtain them within 30 days of hire
- I do not currently hold valid CPR and first aid certifications, and will not be able to obtain them within 30 days of hire
06 Are you at least 19 years old?
07 NEW REGULATIONS: The successful candidate must obtain a CDA credential, an associate degree and be able to demonstrate at least five years of documented experience working in a publicly funded Pre-K program by August of 2027.Are you able to ensure that you meet all of these requirements before August 2027?
- Yes, I have already completed, or I am able to complete ALL these requirements prior to August 2027
- Yes, I have already completed, or I am able to complete SOME of these requirements prior to August 2027
- No, I am not able to complete ANY of these requirements prior to August 2027
08 Wor-Wic Community College celebrates a diverse workforce made up of individuals who embody our core values. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate commitment to excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion; who can demonstrate effective collaboration and cooperation with others; and who can demonstrate the ability to support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness. Please use the space below to provide an ESSAY answer in proper essay format, to the following: Assume that you are the successful candidate for this position and discuss, in your own words, how you would demonstrate these core values as an employee of Wor-Wic Community College. The search committee will use this information as part of the overall assessment of your application, so please be thoughtful and thorough in your response. 09 Prior to placement in the classroom, the successful candidate must pass criminal and child protective services background checks, provide an acceptable pre-employment medical report and receive approval from the Maryland Department of Education, Office of Child Care. Are you able to meet these requirements if you are the successful candidate?
10 The hourly rate for this position will range from $20.82 to $23.95 per hour, based on the successful candidate's experience. Are you still interested in this position?
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