Catholic Charities of Baltimore
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary
$18 - $20 / HOUR
Assist the lead teacher in creating a stimulating and safe learning environment that supports school readiness and social competence for low-income families. Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, supervising children, and maintaining productive relationships with families.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and specific ECE certifications or a degree in Early Childhood Education. Ability to lift 40 lbs and a commitment to obtaining a CDA or Associate degree is required.
$18 - $20/hour(depending on education)
Sign on Bonus: $1,000-$2,000 (depending on full-time or part-time hours) (external candidates)
Head Start of Baltimore City is a child and family development program serving nearly 500 low-income families in west, south and southwest Baltimore City, for their children to be well prepared when entering kindergarten and thus more successful in school and later in life.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Head Start of Baltimore City is currently seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher who will be responsible for providing assistance to the teacher in (1) building on child and family strengths and supporting school readiness goals and social competence; (2)managing the classroom in a manner that creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for the growth, wellbeing and development of the child; (3) establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment; (4) advancing social, physical and intellectual competence through positive guidance and intentional learning experiences that build on strengths and are responsive to each child’s needs; (5) establishing positive and productive relationships with families and engaging them in their child’s learning.
The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8: 00am – 3:30pm
Head Start Assistant Teacher assignments are based on the needs of the program, including enrollment, staffing levels, and vacancies at each location. Because these needs can change, site placement decisions are finalized during the hiring process to ensure staff are assigned where they are needed most.
Education & experience requirements: 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 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.
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer
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