Head Start Assistant Teacher - Nurturing Classrooms

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Vacation/Sick/Holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer</

Tuition Advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Head Start of Carroll County, is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support teachers in building school readiness and social competence. The role focuses on a safe, nurturing classroom and engaging activities that meet each child’s needs.

The position requires high school education with additional ECE credentials; duties include creating lesson plans and maintaining CLASS standards while partnering with families. Work hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30/8:00–3:30/4:00.

Qualifications

• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• Must begin the application for a Maryland State Department of Education credential within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that children are properly supervised at all times and take appropriate safety precautions for children’s well‑being.
• Assist in selecting materials and equipment and arrange the classroom to provide a well‑managed, welcoming environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
• Assist in implementing the designated curriculum using curriculum guides and other materials that addresses the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children and is consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and Catholic Charities mission, vision, and values.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a classroom environment that incorporates the principles of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
• Emotional Support: Creates and maintains a classroom where children are motivated, nurtured and connected.
• Classroom Organization: Creates and maintains a classroom where children consistently have things to do and are interested and engaged in learning tasks.
• Instructional Support: Implements the curriculum in a manner that effectively supports cognitive and language development.
• Assist in developing lesson plans that support individualized instruction based on on-going assessment of the progress and accomplishments of each child.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

9 hour MSDE approved communications class

90 hour ECE certification

CDA or Associate degree in early childhood education

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Head Start of Carroll County, is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support teachers in building school readiness and social competence. The role focuses on a safe, nurturing classroom and engaging activities that meet each child’s needs.

The position requires high school education with additional ECE credentials; duties include creating lesson plans and maintaining CLASS standards while partnering with families. Work hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30/8:00–3:30/4:00.