Early Head Start Classroom Aide - On Call

Catholic Charities of Baltimore • Westminster, MD

22h • $17

About The Position

Catholic Charities’ Head Start/ Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and family self-sufficiency through holistic services. Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Harford County Head Start, is currently seeking a Classroom Aide who will be responsible for support and assistance in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for the growth, well-being, and development of the child. Responsible for incorporating Catholic Charities mission, vision, values, and philosophies into daily work and demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to excellence. Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City is a child and family development program targeted to low-income families in southwest Baltimore City, for their children to be well prepared when entering kindergarten and thus more successful in school and in life.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• Must have the ability and willingness to relate effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic groups; model appropriate language when interacting with children and adults; model professional responsibility and personal integrity.
• accompany the children on field trips and to actively participate with them in other activities; comply with the established work schedule and all policies and procedures.
• The position requires long periods of standing and intermittent reaching, bending, walking, stooping, sitting, including sitting on the floor, and the ability to move freely throughout the building including climbing stairs in those buildings where there isn’t an elevator.
• Must have the ability to respond to a child in distress and have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. irregularly.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity and clear speech sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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.
• Identify and show respect for a 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.
• Assist in maintaining a classroom environment that incorporates the principles of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS): Emotional Support: a classroom where children are motivated, nurtured and connected. Classroom Organization: a classroom where children consistently have things to do and are interested and engaged in learning tasks. Instructional Support: a curriculum that effectively supports cognitive and language development.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED