Assistant Teacher - Baltimore County Head Start

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Assistant Teacher to join their mission-driven team. This role is pivotal in fostering the development of young children, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work closely with classroom educators and family advocates, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. Your enthusiasm and commitment to early childhood education will help prepare these young learners for success in school and life. If you are motivated to make a difference and contribute to a community-focused organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children.
• Prior early childhood experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement curriculum.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children in the program.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Good Judgment

Enthusiasm

Education

Child Development Associate certification

90-hour child care certification

Job description

Assistant Teacher - Baltimore County Head Start

Baltimore County, MD, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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:

1. An interest in the well-being and education of young children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit.
2. Some prior early childhood experience.
3. The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.
4. Your Child Development Associate certification.
5. 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 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.