Early Head Start Classroom Aide - On Call
Early Head Start Classroom Aide - On Call
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Pay rate: $16.50 hourly
Catholic Charities Head Start/ Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and family selfsufficiency through holistic services.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore Harford County Head Start is currently seeking a Classroom Aide who will be responsible for support and assistance in providing a safe stimulating and nurturing environment for the growth wellbeing and development of the child. Responsible for incorporating Catholic Charities mission vision values and philosophies into daily work and demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City is a child and family development program targeted to lowincome families in southwest Baltimore City for their children to be well prepared when entering kindergarten and thus more successful in school and in life. Working schedule any time from MondayFriday 8am3pm
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the teaching team in selecting materials and equipment and arranging the classroom to provide a wellmanaged welcoming environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the children. Identify and show respect for a childs culture and home environment.
- Support the teaching team in addressing the physical cognitive social and emotional needs of children in a manner consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and Catholic Charities mission vision and values.
- Assist in maintaining a classroom environment that incorporates the principles of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS):
- Emotional Support: a classroom where children are motivated nurtured and connected.
- Classroom Organization: a classroom where children consistently have things to do and are interested and engaged in learning tasks.
- Instructional Support: a curriculum that effectively supports cognitive and language development.
- Comply with federal state and local guidelines and with the policies and procedures of the Maryland State Office of Child Care Head Start and Catholic Charities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED.
REQUIRMENTS & ABILITIES:
- Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
- Must have the ability and willingness to relate effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic groups; model appropriate language when interacting with children and adults; model professional responsibility and personal integrity.
- accompany the children on field trips and to actively participate with them in other activities; comply with the established work schedule and all policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The position requires long periods of standing and intermittent reaching bending walking stooping sitting including sitting on the floor and the ability to move freely throughout the building including climbing stairs in those buildings where there isnt an elevator.
- Must have the ability to respond to a child in distress and have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. irregularly.
- Must have visual and hearing acuity and clear speech sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job effectively.
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a traumainformed care organization that promotes a culture of safety empowerment healing and selfcare and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer
Employment Type
Gig
