Substitute Teacher - Baltimore County Head Start

The Y of Central Maryland; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Head Start to partner with the classroom teacher and ensure smooth daily operations across multiple Head Start locations. You will help maintain a safe, nurturing environment for young children and support their health, welfare and development.

The role emphasizes communication with children, families and staff, requiring patience, enthusiasm and good judgment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of early childhood experience
• Ability to clearly communicate with children, parents/guardians, members and staff
• 90 Hour Child Care Certificate or AA in Early Childhood Education required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to ensure successful operation of the classroom
• Maintain health, welfare and safety of children in the program
• Contribute to creating an environment supporting social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative development

Skills

Communication

Patience

Good judgment

Team spirit

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
• 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