Head Start Assistant Teacher

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Head Start of Baltimore City is a child and family development program serving nearly 500 low-income families in west, south and Baltimore City. The program aims to prepare children for kindergarten and ensure their future success. Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Head Start of Baltimore City is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to assist the teacher in fostering child and family strengths, managing the classroom to create a stimulating and nurturing environment, establishing a safe and healthy learning space, advancing children's social, physical, and intellectual competence through positive guidance and intentional learning experiences, and building positive relationships with families by engaging them in their child's learning. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Site placement decisions are finalized during the hiring process based on program needs, including enrollment, staffing levels, and vacancies.

Requirements

Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
All Assistant Teachers must begin the application for a Maryland State Department of Education credential within six months of employment.
Once this credential is received, it is the employee’s responsibility to maintain current status.
It is also the employee’s responsibility to maintain current CDA status once that is obtained.
All Assistant Teachers 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.

Nice To Haves

Assistant Teacher I – High School Diploma/GED; a 9 hour MSDE approved communications class; 90 hour ECE certification; and one year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting or one year of college or a combination of experience and college that equals one year of experience.
Must agree to a professional development plan that will lead to the completion of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or Associate degree in the field of early childhood education.
Assistant Teachers hired before 7/1/08 do not need the 90 hour certification nor 9 hour communications class.
Assistant Teacher II - Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and a 9 hour MSDE approved communications class; or 90 hour ECE certification and 30 ECE college credits.
If hired with a 90 hour ECE certification and 30 ECE college credits, must agree to a professional development plan that will lead to the completion of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or Associate degree in the field of early childhood education or a related degree.
Assistant Teacher III – AA or higher degree w/ approved coursework in ECE or approved as a teacher for grades Nursery-3 or K-8, or hold a teaching certificate from MSDE or any other state for early childhood in grade N-3 or K-8.

Responsibilities

Ensure that children are properly supervised at all times and take appropriate safety precautions for children’s well-being.
Assist in selecting materials and equipment and arrange 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.
Assist in implementing the designated curriculum using curriculum guides and other materials that addresses the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children and is consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and Catholic Charities mission, vision, and values.
Assist in creating and maintaining a classroom environment that incorporates the principles of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.
Assist in developing lesson plans that support individualized instruction based on on-going assessment of the progress and accomplishments of each child.
Perform other duties as assigned.