Assistant Teacher - Baltimore County Head Start

The Y of Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities, supervision, and the health and safety of children in the program.

You will collaborate with teachers, center administration, family advocates and family members to implement curriculum and achieve outcomes for children of all abilities. This role emphasizes teamwork and regulatory compliance, with a focus on preparing economically disadvantaged children for school success.

Qualifications

• Interest in well-being and education of young children.
• Some prior early childhood experience.
• Clear communication and listening with children, parents/guardians, and Y associates.
• CDA certification required.
• 90-hour child care certification (and 9 hours in communication) required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, center administration, family advocates and families to implement curriculum and achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.
• Ensure health, welfare, safety and regulatory compliance for children in the program.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive environment that fosters development in social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative domains.

Skills

Communication

Education

CDA certification

90-hour child care cert

Communication hours (9)

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 in order 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 the creation of an environment which 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 to the broader community we serve by working with our littlest participants who are economically disadvantaged and help 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 good 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

TheY in Central Marylandprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly 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 a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.