Assistant Teacher - Baltimore City Head Start

The Y in Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is looking for a Y Head Start Assistant Teacher to support children's development in a mission-driven environment. This role requires collaboration with educators and families to promote children's well-being and readiness for school. Candidates should hold relevant certifications and possess enthusiasm for early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children.
• Some prior early childhood experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to implement curriculum and achieve outcomes for children.
• Ensure safety, supervision, and compliance in classrooms.
• Foster the development of each child in care.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Good humor

Good judgment

Positive spirit

Education

Child Development Associate certification

90-hour child care certification

9 hours in communication training

Job description

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

How This Role Contributes To The Y’s Mission

As a Y Head Start Assistant Teacher, you will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, center administration, family advocates, and family members to implement curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities as well as ensure successful operation of the program. You will be a resource to multiple classrooms to ensure safety, supervision, and regulatory compliance. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children in the program. You will contribute to creating an environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Head Start Assistant Teacher, you’ll contribute to the Y and the broader community by working with our economically disadvantaged young participants and helping them prepare for success in school and life.

This Work Is Right For You If You Have

• An interest in the well-being and education of young children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a positive spirit
• Some prior early childhood experience
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
• Your Child Development Associate certification
• Your 90-hour child care certification and 9 hours in communication

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness, and dignity at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.