Maryland Rural Development Corporation·Georgetown, Maryland
The Teacher Assistant supports the Head Start Teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-aged children. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom instruction, behavior management, daily routines, and fostering positive relationships with families.
The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is a private non-profit organization that provides services in response to the needs of rural, low-income households and communities.
MRDC serves as Caroline, Cecil, Harford and Kent Counties’ official Community Action Agency.
The Head Start Teacher Assistant supports the Head Start Teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-aged children.
This role involves assisting with classroom instruction, behavior management, and daily activities to promote school readiness and social-emotional development.
The Teacher Assistant also helps maintain a clean and organized classroom and supports strong family engagement.
The Head Start Teacher Assistant will assure that MRDC philosophies and priorities are met.
Job Responsibilities: Assist the Head Start Teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans that align with Head Start guidelines Engage with children in developmentally appropriate activities, including play-based learning, reading, and hands-on experiences Help observe and assess children's development and provide input for individualized learning plans Encourage and model positive social-emotional behaviors and problem-solving skills Supervise children to ensure a safe and nurturing environment Assist with classroom organization, including setting up materials and maintaining a clean learning space Support children during daily routines such as meals, naptime, and transitions.
Follow Head Start health and safety policies, including proper hygiene and sanitation procedures Develop positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about children's progress.
Encourage parental involvement in classroom activities and Head Start events.
Assist in preparing materials for parent meetings and conferences Work collaboratively with the teacher, other staff members, and program administrators.
Attend training sessions, workshops, and meetings as required by the Head Start program Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others Comes to work promptly every day Works under stress and meets all deadlines OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned.
Terms of Employment: Eleven (11) month; full-time position Compensation: $19.15 - $20.47 - Salary commensurate with qualifications and
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a CDA credential or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Applicants must also pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and all Maryland licensing requirements including medical and tuberculosis screenings.
Market context
In Maryland, classroom teacher roles for infant/toddler and preschool settings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in licensed early learning programs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for Maryland-qualified candidates with a clean background check, and prefer a CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework plus prior experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your qualifications and availability before applying.
