Resource Aide - Baltimore City Head Start

About the role

The Y Head Start Resource Aide contributes to the Y's mission by providing classroom or individualized instruction, supporting children with special needs, managing classroom schedules, routines, and transitions, ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of children, and fostering their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• An interest in the well-being and education of young children.
• Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit.
• Prior experience working with special needs children (or willingness to obtain 90 hour child care certification).
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.
• A high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Obtained your 90 hour child care certification or a willingness to do so upon hire.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations.
• Knowledge of child development and special needs.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive pay is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedules are available to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the community.

Code of Conduct with Youth

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth, which emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.