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Catholic Charities of Baltimore · 18 hours ago

Classroom Aide

Edgewood, MD

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Head Start Classroom Aide, who will be responsible for support and assistance in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for the growth, well-being, and development of the child. The role involves assisting the teaching team in creating a conducive learning environment and addressing the needs of children in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the teaching team in selecting materials and equipment and arranging the classroom to provide a well-managed, welcoming environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the children. Identify and show respect for a child’s 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

Qualification

Computer systems proficiencyDiverse socio-economic interactionProfessional responsibilityPersonal integrityChild interaction skills

Required

High School Diploma/GED

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 socio-economic 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

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 isn't an elevator

Must have the ability to respond to a child in distress and have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. irregularly