Head Start Assistant Teacher - Baltimore County

Company: The Y of Central Maryland
Location: Perry Hall
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves.If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-beingfor all,for a better us.How this role contributes to the Y's mission:As a Y Head Start Teacher Assistant, you will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, center administration, family advocates and family members to implement curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities as well as ensure successful operation of the program. You will be a resource to multiple classrooms in order to ensure safety, supervision, and regulatory compliance. 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 Head Start Teacher Assistant, 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 spiritSome prior early childhood experienceThe ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associatesYour 90 hour child care certification, preferably with 45 Hours Infant and ToddlerThank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us. The Y provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.Other details

• Job Family Early Childhood Development
• Pay Type Hourly
  • Perry Hall, MD, USA Associated topics: associate kindergarten teacher, child, early childhood, early education, kindergarten, nursery education, pre kindergarten, preschool, preschool assistant teacher, preschool teacher

Keywords: The Y of Central Maryland, Baltimore , Head Start Assistant Teacher - Baltimore County, Education / Teaching , Perry Hall, Maryland