Substitute Teacher - Baltimore County Head Start

The Y of Central Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Head Start to support classroom teachers and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for young children across multiple Head Start sites. You will be called upon as needed and may work at various locations within the Y’s Head Start areas of operation.

You will collaborate with staff, communicate with families, and help promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Qualifications

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children.
• 1 year of early childhood experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate and listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to ensure smooth operation of the classroom.
• Work at multiple Head Start locations as needed.
• Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children in the program.
• Contribute to environments that foster social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

90 Hour Child Care Certificate

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
• 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