Resource Aide - Baltimore City Head Start

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity to join the YMCA of Central Maryland as a Resource Aide, where you'll work with teachers to support the development of young children, especially those with special needs. This role offers the chance to foster a positive environment, ensuring safety and promoting growth, while being part of a mission-driven organization. You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Dependent care FSA

Employer retirement contributions

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children.
• Experience with children with special needs.
• Willingness to obtain 90-hour certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers to support children's development.
• Ensure children's health and safety.
• Create a nurturing environment for growth.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

90-hour child care certification

Job description

Resource Aide - Baltimore City Head Start

Baltimore, MD, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Join the Y in Central Maryland and be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to individual and community well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible schedules, competitive pay, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, a dependent care FSA, employer retirement contributions, and opportunities for career growth. We foster a positive work environment with training and development programs to empower our team members.

Role Overview:
As a Y Head Start Resource Aide, you will collaborate with classroom teachers to support children's development, especially those with special needs. Your responsibilities include assisting with classroom routines, ensuring children's health and safety, and creating a nurturing environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative growth. Your work will help prepare economically disadvantaged children for success in school and life, contributing to our community and mission.

Qualifications:

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children, with enthusiasm, patience, and good judgment
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Effective communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues
• Obtained or willing to obtain a 90-hour child care certification upon hire
• High school diploma or GED

All associates must adhere to The Code of Conduct with Youth, ensuring a safe, respectful environment by avoiding abuse, bullying, or harassment, and completing child abuse prevention training.