Position Title:

Student Aide

Location:

On-site | Baltimore, MD

Employment Type:

Contract Hire

Pay Rate:

$18-$20/hour

Position Type:

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Employment Status:

Full-time

Duration:

6-12-month contract with reevaluation and possibility for extension

 

About Us

Absolute Staffing & Consulting Solutions is a woman, minority, and veteran-owned business based in Westminster, Maryland. As a trusted subcontractor, we specialize in staff augmentation for IT, allied health, customer support, administrative roles, and more-serving private businesses and government entities at all levels.

We are currently seeking Student Aide’s to support our client in Baltimore, MD. These roles offer a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in a student's daily school experience.

Position Summary

Student Aide’s provide one-on-one or two-on-one non-instructional support to students in public schools. The focus is on helping students stay safe, engaged, and on task throughout the school day. No teaching or tutoring is required-just a strong sense of responsibility and care for student well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or two-on-one support to assigned students during the school day (6-7 hours)
• Assist students with transitions between classes, lunch, and other school activities
• Supervise and ensure students stay on task and follow school expectations
• Support classroom and school staff with non-instructional needs
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and confidential presence
• Adhere to all school and program policies and procedures
• Responsible for the appropriate and safe daily operation of the Childcare Center, including implementation of scheduled activities
• Attend meetings/training as required by school
• Advocate for the education and health needs of children and their families
• Document and report signs of child abuse or neglect
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure provision of developmental services are received to support families
• Assist in maintaining accurate records for each child per teachers’ direction
• De-escalation strategies may be required to maintain a safe environment for both students and staff.

  Qualifications

• High School Diploma or associate’s degree
• Child Care certification preferred
• Experience working with children ages 11-18 required
• At least two years of relevant experience in childcare or youth support roles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations
• Ability to pass background checks, fingerprinting, and all required clearances
• Valid driver's license
• Skilled in creating personal relationship with adolescents
• Regular attendance
• A commitment to supporting vulnerable children and families
• Use of de-escalation techniques may be necessary to support student and staff safety.

  Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting and transferring as needed
• Noise level typically ranges from moderate to loud
• Safely intervening during emotional outbursts or behavioral incidents
• May involve physically redirecting or de-escalating a child in a non-harmful way
• Assisting with writing, art, or sensory activities

   

  *This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned as needed at the discretion of the school. *

  Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Range: $18-$20/hour
• Monday-Friday schedule; follows the school's calendar
• Bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
• Non-exempt; eligible for overtime, though not anticipated

   

  Health Insurance

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer covers 70% of employee-only premium; employee covers 30% (deducted from payroll)
• Employees may elect dependent coverage (100% employee-paid)
• Coverage begins the first day of the month following date of employment or eligibility

  Ancillary Benefits (100% Employer-Paid)

• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Life insurance

  Time Off

• PAID TIME OFF (vacation, personal, sick, etc.)
• Standard PTO package: 80 hours/annual, 40 hours received Jan 1, 40 hours received Jul 1, and prorated based on hire date.
• PTO cannot be used until completion of a 90-day introductory period.
• PTO does NOT rollover to following year – “use or lose.”

  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional well-being, legal & financial support, family & relationships, and work-life transitions.

  Retirement

• 401(k) plan available (discretionary employer match based on company profitability)
• Eligibility: One-year waiting period with 1,000 service hours required

Posted On: Monday, June 23, 2025
Compensation: $18-20