Head Start Assistant Teacher — Shape Young Minds Today

The Y of Central Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to help implement curriculum and support children of all abilities. You will work with classroom teachers, center administration, family advocates, and families to promote health, safety, and inclusive learning in a supportive environment.

You will help ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to creating a developmentally rich environment that fosters growth across social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative domains

Qualifications

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children; enthusiasm and patience.
• Some prior early childhood experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children and families.
• Child Development Associate certification and related trainings completed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, center administration, and family advocates.
• Implement curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.
• Ensure safety, supervision, and regulatory compliance across classrooms.
• Support development in social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative areas.

Skills

Patience

Good humor

Good judgment

Good spirit

Education

Child Development Associate certification

90 hour child care certification

9 hours in communication

Job description

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to help implement curriculum and support children of all abilities. You will work with classroom teachers, center administration, family advocates, and families to promote health, safety, and inclusive learning in a supportive environment.

You will help ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to creating a developmentally rich environment that fosters growth across social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative domains