Baltimore Head Start Teacher: Empower Young Learners

The Y in Central Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Dependent care FSA

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Head Start Teacher for a classroom of 17–20 children aged 3 to 4. You will co-teach with another teacher and partner with family advocates to implement the curriculum and support children of all abilities.

Responsibilities include planning daily lessons, tracking progress, and addressing behaviors while collaborating with families and staff. A CDA or Bachelor’s in Education is required along with a background check and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Must possess Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) and/or Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Must obtain a criminal background check.
• Basic computer literacy email, word processing and internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver daily lesson plans and post them for parents, volunteers, and visitors.
• Develop an individual plan for each child with goals and activities to meet established outcomes.
• Address challenging behaviors by observing causes and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that promotes development for children of all abilities.
• Use observations and notes to document progress and tailor curriculum.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

CDA

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Head Start Teacher for a classroom of 17–20 children aged 3 to 4. You will co-teach with another teacher and partner with family advocates to implement the curriculum and support children of all abilities.

Responsibilities include planning daily lessons, tracking progress, and addressing behaviors while collaborating with families and staff. A CDA or Bachelor’s in Education is required along with a background check and basic computer literacy.