Resource Aide - Baltimore City Head Start

About the role

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission‑driven organization that works for individual and community well‑being for all, for a better us.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as 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 children to help them prepare for success in school and life.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.
• 90‑hour child care certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth (includes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, reporting suspected mistreatment, completing child‑abuse‑prevention training, and complying with legal reporting requirements).

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dependent care FSA
• Generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training and development programs aligned with the Y’s mission