Resource Aide - Baltimore City Head Start

YMCA Central Maryland • Baltimore, MD

13d • Onsite

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

• 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
• A high school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• An interest in the well-being and education of young children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• Obtained your 90 hour child care certification or a willingness to do so upon hire

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED