Resource Aide - Anne Arundel County Head Start

Job Description Posted Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00 AM Responsibilities As a Y Head Start Resource Aide, you will 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. You will be a resource to children with special needs or individualized plans. You will support the teacher in managing classroom schedules, routines and transitions. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children in the program. You will contribute to the creation of an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Head Start Resource Aide, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the broader community we serve by working with our littlest participants who are economically disadvantaged and help them prepare for success in school and life. Qualifications An 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 The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates Obtained your 90 hour child care certification or a willingness to do so upon hire A high school diploma or GED Equal Employment Opportunity TheY in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti‑racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. #J-18808-Ljbffr Y in Central Maryland