Head Start Substitute Teacher - Baltimore County

The Y of Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Head Start to support classroom operation across locations. You will assist the lead teacher and help ensure the safety and well-being of young children in a nurturing learning environment.

Ideal candidates have a passion for early childhood education, excellent communication, and a relevant certificate or degree (90 Hour Child Care Certificate or AA in Early Childhood Education).

Qualifications

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children with patience and good humor.
• Prior early childhood experience (infant and toddler).
• Ability to clearly communicate and listen to children, parents, members, and staff.
• Must have a 90 Hour Child Care Certificate or an AA in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to ensure smooth operation of the Head Start classroom.
• Be called upon as needed and work at various Head Start locations.
• Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children in care.
• Contribute to a developmentally appropriate environment for social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative growth.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Good humor

Good judgment

Clear communication

Education

90 Hour Child Care Certificate

AA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

How this role contributes to the Y’s mission:

As a Y Substitute Teacher for Head Start, you will work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to ensure successful operation of a classroom. You will be called upon when needed and will be asked to work at various locations throughout the Y’s Head Start areas of operation. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children in the program. You will contribute to the creation of an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Substitute Teacher for Head Start, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the broader community we serve by working with our littlest participants who are economically disadvantaged and help them prepare for success in school and life.

This work is right for you if you have:

• An interest in the well-being and education of young children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• Prior Early childhood experience (infant and toddler)
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
• 90 Hour Child Care Certificate or AA in Early Childhood Education