Substitute Teacher - Head Start
Company: The Y of Central Maryland
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
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-being for all, for a better us. /n /n
POSITION SUMMARY: /n This position serves as a substitute teacher
for a Head Start classroom with a direct focus on children from
birth to 5 years of age. The substitute teacher will work
collaboratively with the teacher to ensure the successful operation
of a classroom with a total of 17 to 20 children. This position is
“as needed” and will be called upon when coverage is needed in the
classroom at various locations throughout Y Head Start. /n /n
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: /n The substitute teacher’s responsibilities
chiefly fall within the following core functions, although s/he may
perform other tasks as needed: /n /n - /n Following the curriculum
as scheduled during the time of coverage. /n /n - /n Planning and
implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and
physical development of children, including improving the readiness
of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic,
print, and numeracy awareness, their understanding and use of
language, their understanding and use of increasingly complex and
varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, and their problem
solving abilities. /n /n - /n Establishing and maintaining a safe,
healthy learning environment, including maintaining required
adult-child ratio and active supervision of children at all time.
/n /n - /n Supporting the social and emotional development of
children and using “positive guidance” approaches to dealing with
challenging behaviors /n /n - /n Interacting with children in an
appropriate and supportive manner. /n /n - /n Encouraging the
involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program
and supporting the development of relationships between children
and their families /n /n - /n Working effectively with other
teacher(s) in the assigned classroom and center. /n /n - /n
Following all our program policies and procedures related to
health, safety, nutrition, and other aspects of center operations.
/n /n - /n Ensuring adherence to assigned schedule by reporting to
work on time and communicating proactively with Zone Manager. /n /n
/n /n QUALIFICATIONS: /n /n - /n Must obtain a criminal background
check. /n /n - /n Basic computer literacy in email, word processing
and internet navigation /n /n /n Education /n /n - /n High school
diploma or general education degree (GED) /n /n - /n CDA
Credential, AA/BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field
preferred /n /n /n Experience /n /n - /n Two years experience
working with adults in the Human Services/Social Work fields. /n /n
/n Certifications /n • Obtain CPR and First Aid within the first
year of employment /n /n WORKING CONDITIONS: /n /n - /n Able to
lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed /n /n /n
/n /n The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving
diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an
anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others
with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank 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. /n
Keywords: The Y of Central Maryland, Baltimore , Substitute Teacher - Head Start, Education / Teaching , Baltimore, Maryland
