Resource Aide - Anne Arundel County Head Start at The Y of Central Maryland
Annapolis, MD
About the 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.
How this role contributes to the Y's mission:
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
This work is right for you if you have:
• 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
The Y 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
Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland
If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.
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.
How this role contributes to the Y's mission:
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
This work is right for you if you have:
• 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
The Y 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
Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland
If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.
