Head Start Co-Teacher (3–4) — Collaborative Classrooms

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Teacher to co-lead a classroom of 17–20 children aged 3–4. You will build a safe, engaging learning environment and collaborate with families, staff, and partners to support school readiness.

You will plan daily lessons, conduct assessments, and maintain records while ensuring confidentiality and safety. This role emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and alignment with COMAR and Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood teaching experience.
• 90-Hour Child Care Certification required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education required. Candidates with a degree in another education field must also hold the 90-Hour Child Care Certification.
• Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and internet navigation
• Ability to complete required background clearances and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the classroom in accordance with COMAR, Head Start, curriculum, and Y requirements.
• Provide active supervision and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Plan and implement daily lessons, routines, and transitions based on children's developmental needs.
• Complete required assessments, attendance, education files, and progress records.
• Partner with families through regular communication, home-learning activities, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Participate in referrals, IEP planning, and meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with Teachers, classroom associates, family managers, and service-area partners.
• Guide Teacher Assistants, Resource Aides, and classroom volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality and fulfill all mandated-reporting responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-supplied classroom.
• Attend required meetings, training, and professional-development activities.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and model the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Lesson planning

Family engagement

Dependable

Organized

Education

90-Hour Child Care Certification

Associate or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Tools

Email

Word processing

Internet navigation

Job description

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Teacher to co-lead a classroom of 17–20 children aged 3–4. You will build a safe, engaging learning environment and collaborate with families, staff, and partners to support school readiness.

You will plan daily lessons, conduct assessments, and maintain records while ensuring confidentiality and safety. This role emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and alignment with COMAR and Head Start standards.