Head Start Assistant Teacher / Teacher

Pay rate: $16.50-$32.63 an hour (depending on education)

Sign on Bonus: $1,000 (part-time); $2,000 (full-time) (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 is currently seeking Head Start Teachers and Head Start Assistant Teachers for the upcoming fall 2025-2026 school year.

All  locations in the Baltimore City area.

TEACHER:

The Teacher manages the classroom and teaches in a manner that creates a stimulating and constructive environment for the growth, well-being, and development of children. Position establishes a positive and productive relationship with families through engagement in the child and families’ strengths in accordance with the goals of Head Start.

Teacher I (508000) $22.84 – Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or, an Associate’s degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with an internship or one year of experience teaching preschool age children.

Teacher II (531000) $59,937 per year- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; OR a Bachelor’s degree in related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with one year of experience teaching preschool-age children; OR a Bachelor’s degree and 1) has been admitted into the Teach For America program, 2) passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, 3) participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, 4) and is receiving ongoing professional development and resources from Teach For America’s professional staff.

Teacher III (532000) $63,628.50 per year - Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE); o Or, Master’s Degree in related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with one year of experience teaching preschool-age children.

Certification/Licensure: - Teachers (I/II/III) must begin the application for a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) credential and received the credential 1) within six months of employment or 2) within one year if no early childhood experience at the time of hire.

ASSISTANT TEACHERS:

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing assistance to the teacher in (1) building on child and family strengths and supporting school readiness goals and social competence; (2)managing the classroom in a manner that creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for the growth, wellbeing and development of the child; (3) establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment; (4) advancing social, physical and intellectual competence through positive guidance and intentional learning experiences that build on strengths and are responsive to each child’s needs; (5) establishing positive and productive relationships with families and engaging them in their child’s learning.

Assistant Teacher I $17.40 – 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 $18.00 - 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 $18.50 – 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. 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.

Classroom Aide (501000) $16.50 - High School Diploma/GED.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• 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