Classroom Aide- 2026-2027 School year

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join their Head Start program for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a part-time position, 30 hours per week, focused on supporting early childhood education. The role involves assisting in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children's growth, well-being, and development, while incorporating the organization's mission, vision, and values. The Head Start program aims to promote school readiness and family self-sufficiency through holistic services for low-income families in southwest Baltimore City.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Demonstrates accountability by consistently being punctual and maintaining reliable attendance.
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor towards staff, clients, and visitors.
Demonstrates patience and composure when working with children and interacting with parents, fostering positive relationships.
Effectively connects with children, creating an engaging and enjoyable environment.
Ability to use, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform the duties of the position. This includes, but is not limited to, basic computer skills, web browsing, online training, and email usage.

Responsibilities

Convey messages that are respectful, patient, relaxed, and demonstrate an interest in the child, resulting in children feeling valued and fostering positive self-esteem.
Assist the teaching team in selecting materials and equipment and arranging the classroom to provide a well-managed, welcoming environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the children, which supports optimal engagement and respects each child’s culture and home environment.
Support the teaching team in addressing the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children in a manner consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and Catholic Charities’ mission, vision, and values, thereby promoting holistic child development and school readiness.
Assist in maintaining a classroom environment that incorporates the principles of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), resulting in enhanced emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional quality for improved learning outcomes.
Assist in providing appropriate classroom support for children with additional support needs, enabling their successful inclusion and participation in classroom activities.
Model and demonstrate positive guidance and collaboration in interactions with children, co-workers, and caregivers, which fosters a respectful and cooperative classroom environment.
Participate in team planning sessions with the teaching team to ensure coordinated instruction and consistency in meeting children’s developmental goals.
Assist teaching staff to ensure that guidelines for appropriate behaviors are followed, supporting a safe and orderly learning environment.
Comply with federal, state, and local guidelines and with the policies and procedures of the Maryland State Office of Child Care, Head Start, and Catholic Charities to ensure legal and programmatic compliance and high-quality service delivery.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and staff development activities to enhance professional skills and contribute to continuous program improvement.
Successfully complete required training within established guidelines, resulting in up-to-date knowledge and skills for effective classroom support.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness and flexibility of classroom operations.