Teacher - Baltimore City Head Start

YMCA Maryland-posted 2 months ago

Baltimore, MD

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This position serves as a Teacher for a Head Start classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 4 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 17-20 children. The teacher also works with a team of other teachers, family advocate and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities. Teachers are expected to utilize a working knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and collaborate with related service areas.

Responsible for the preparation and overall delivery of daily lesson plans.
Develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.
Address challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home.
Implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum.
Participate in Y associate meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality in regards to Y associate and family information.
Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
Perform any other work-related duties as requested by your supervisor.
Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
Demonstrate commitment to the Y mission, Y core values, and Y policies in the performance of daily duties.
Recognize that your job description is service area specific and that a successful employee upholds the overall employment standards outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

Must obtain a criminal background check.
Basic computer literacy email, word processing and internet navigation.

Creative Curriculum for Preschool/Infant, Toddler & Two's and Frog Street curriculum experience, preferred.

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