Classroom Aide

Pay Rate: $16.50 an hour

Sign On Bonus: $1,000.00 (external candidates only)

Catholic Charities’ Head Start/ Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and family self‑sufficiency through holistic services.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore Head Start/Early Head Start 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 includes incorporating Catholic Charities mission, vision, values, and philosophies into daily work and demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.

Monday‑Friday 8:30 am–2:30 pm

• 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.

• 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.

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Mandatory & Free Leave
• 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.