Teacher - Anne Arundel County Head Start
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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| Location | Annapolis, Maryland |
About this job
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.
At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!
How This Role Contributes to the Y’s Mission
As a Head Start Teacher, you will work alongside another Teacher to lead a classroom of 17–20 children ages 3–4. Together, you will create a safe, engaging learning environment that supports the growth, development, and school readiness of children of all abilities.
You will collaborate with classroom associates, family managers, families, and service-area partners to implement the curriculum and help every child thrive.
This Work Is Right for You If You:-
Enjoy helping young children learn and develop.
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Work well in a collaborative, co-teaching environment.
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Can create an organized, inclusive, and engaging classroom.
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Have experience planning lessons and assessing children’s progress.
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Build positive relationships with families and colleagues.
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Are dependable, patient, organized, and committed to professional growth.
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Co-lead the classroom in accordance with COMAR, Head Start, curriculum, and Y requirements.
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Provide active supervision and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
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Plan and implement daily lessons, routines, and transitions based on children’s developmental needs.
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Complete required assessments, attendance, education files, and progress records.
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Partner with families through regular communication, home-learning activities, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences.
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Participate in referrals, IEP planning, and meetings as needed.
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Collaborate with Teachers, classroom associates, family managers, and service-area partners.
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Guide Teacher Assistants, Resource Aides, and classroom volunteers.
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Maintain confidentiality and fulfill all mandated-reporting responsibilities.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and well-supplied classroom.
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Attend required meetings, training, and professional-development activities.
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Demonstrate dependable attendance and model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
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At least two years of early childhood teaching experience
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90-Hour Child Care Certification required.
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Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education required. Candidates with a degree in another education field must also hold the 90-Hour Child Care Certification.
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Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and internet navigation
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Ability to complete required background clearances and health screenings.
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