Head Start Assistant Teacher - Flexible Schedule & Growth

The Y of Central Maryland; Queen Anne (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Dependent care FSA

Retirement fund contribution

Career advancement

Job summary

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support curriculum delivery and ensure safe operation of the program. The role collaborates with teachers, administrators, and family advocates to foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment for young children.

You will help safeguard children’s health and safety while promoting social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative development, and you will contribute to preparing economically disadvantaged children for

Qualifications

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children; enthusiasm, patience, good humor and good spirit.
• Some prior early childhood experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate and listen to children, parents/guardians, members and other Y associates.
• Child Development Associate certification.
• 90 hour child care certification and 9 hours in communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, center administration, family advocates and family members to implement curriculum and achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.
• Ensure safety, supervision and regulatory compliance across classrooms.
• Safeguard health, welfare and safety of children in the program.
• Contribute to an environment that supports social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative development.
• Help economically disadvantaged children prepare for success in school and life.

Skills

Interest in well-being of children

Early childhood experience

Clear communication and listening

Education

Child Development Associate certification

90 hour child care certification + 9 hours in communication

Job description

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support curriculum delivery and ensure safe operation of the program. The role collaborates with teachers, administrators, and family advocates to foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment for young children.

You will help safeguard children’s health and safety while promoting social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative development, and you will contribute to preparing economically disadvantaged children for