Substitute Teacher - Baltimore County Head Start

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Head Start in the Baltimore area.

You will assist the classroom teacher and be called upon at various Y Head Start locations to help ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for young children. You will contribute to the children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative development while communicating effectively with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with children, parents/guardians, members, and Y associates.
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to children.
• Enthusiasm, patience, good humor and good spirit.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher and help ensure smooth operation of a Head Start classroom.
• Help maintain health, welfare, and safety of children in the program.
• Contribute to development of social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative growth of each child.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Patience

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Substitute Teacher - Baltimore County Head Start

Baltimore County, MD, USA

Job Description

Posted Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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


• 1 year of early childhood experience


• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates


• 90 Hour Child Care Certificate; or minimum of AA in Early Childhood Education