Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - EHS Carroll County

Education & experience requirements: Assistant Teacher I – High School Diploma/GED; a 9 hour MSDE approved communications class;

90 hour ECE certification; and one year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting or one year of college or a combination of experience and college that equals one year of experience. Must agree to a professional development plan that will lead to the completion of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or Associate degree in the field of early childhood education.

*Assistant Teachers hired before 7/1/08 do not need the 90 hour certification nor 9 hour communications class,

• Assistant Teacher II - Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and a 9 hour MSDE approved communications class; or 90 hour ECE certification and 30 ECE college credits.
• If hired with a 90 hour ECE certification and 30 ECE college credits, must agree to a professional development plan that will lead to the completion of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or Associate degree in the field of early childhood education or a related degree.

Assistant Teacher III – AA or higher degree w/ approved coursework in ECE or approved as a teacher for grades Nursery-3 or K-8, or hold a teaching certificate from MSDE or any other state for early childhood in grade N-3 or K-8.

Requirments & abilities

• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• All Assistant Teachers must begin the application for a Maryland State Department of Education credential within six months of employment. Once this credential is received, it is the employee’s responsibility to maintain current status. It is also the employee’s responsibility to maintain current CDA status once that is obtained.
• All Assistant Teachers 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.

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 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.

• We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer