Resource Aide - Anne Arundel County Head Start
About The Position
As a Y Head Start Resource Aide, you will work collaboratively with classroom teachers to provide classroom or individualized instruction as needed to support the goals and objectives of the children in your classroom. You will be a resource to children with special needs or individualized plans and support the teacher in managing classroom schedules, routines, and transitions. You will help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children and contribute to an environment that fosters each child’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development. The role supports economically disadvantaged young children in preparing for success in school and life. Associates must abide by the Code of Conduct with Youth, which establishes expectations for respectful and safe interactions, prohibits abuse, bullying, and harassment, and requires reporting suspected mistreatment. Associates must complete child abuse prevention training and comply with legal reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Interest in the well-being and education of young children.
- Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit.
- Some prior experience working with children with special needs.
- Ability to communicate clearly and listen effectively to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.
- 90-hour child care certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Agreement to abide by the Code of Conduct with Youth and applicable child abuse reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide classroom or individualized instruction that supports children’s goals and objectives.
- Serve as a resource to children with special needs or individualized plans.
- Support classroom schedules, routines, and transitions.
- Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children in the program.
- Help create an environment that fosters children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development.
- Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, and report suspected mistreatment in accordance with legal requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dependent care FSA
- Employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
