Head Start Substitute Teacher - Baltimore County

The Y of Central Maryland; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Head Start to support classroom teachers and help ensure the smooth operation of a Head Start classroom. You will work at multiple Y Head Start locations as needed, focusing on the health, welfare and safety of children in your care and contributing to their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development.

You will collaborate with families, Y associates, and the classroom team to provide a nurturing learning

Qualifications

• Clear communication with children, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
• Patience, good humor and sound judgment in classroom settings.
• Commitment to the well‑being and development of young children.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher to ensure successful operation of a Head Start classroom.
• Maintain health, welfare, and safety of children in care.
• Contribute to creating a developmentally supportive environment for social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative growth.
• Work at various Y Head Start locations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Humor

Judgment

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