Resource Aide - Baltimore 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. You will support the teacher in managing classroom schedules, routines and transitions. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children in the program. You will contribute to the creation of an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Head Start Resource Aide, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the broader community we serve by working with our littlest participants who are economically disadvantaged and help them prepare for success in school and life.
Requirements
- An 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 special needs children
- The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
- Obtained your 90 hour child care certification or a willingness to do so upon hire
- A high school diploma or GED
- Abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people.
- Complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom or individualized instruction as needed to support the goals and objectives of the children in your classroom.
- Be a resource to children with special needs or individualized plans.
- Support the teacher in managing classroom schedules, routines and transitions.
- Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the children in the program.
- Contribute to the creation of an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care.
- Work with economically disadvantaged participants to help them prepare for success in school and life.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dependent care FSA
- Generous 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
