Child Care Teacher

Charles County Public Schools•Waldorf, MD

9h•Onsite

About The Position

North Point High School seeks a highly qualified Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructor to lead the Child Development Professions program with a focus on the Child Development Associate (CDA) pathway. The instructor will prepare students for careers in early childhood education through rigorous coursework, real-world internship experiences, and CDA credential preparation aligned with MSDE Office of Child Care requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Valid Maryland Secondary Teaching Certification (or eligibility).
Experience working with young children in licensed childcare or educational settings.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain CDA instructional qualifications and MSDE Office of Child Care requirements.
Knowledge of child development and early childhood education practices
Ability to integrate academic and hands-on learning experiences
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Program management and organizational abilities
Commitment to student success and career readiness

Nice To Haves

Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or higher-level early childhood credential preferred.
Experience teaching in a CTE or secondary education setting preferred.
Experience supervising student internships or work-based learning programs preferred.
Familiarity with Maryland childcare licensing regulations preferred.
Strong collaboration, organizational, and leadership skills preferred.
Experience supporting CTSOs such as Educators Rising, SkillsUSA, or HOSA preferred.

Responsibilities

Co-teach and/or teach the following CTE courses: Child Growth & Development (1 credit), Learning Environments for Preschoolers (1 credit), Child Development Associate Portfolio & Internship I (2 credits), Child Development Associate Internship II (4 credits).
Deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Maryland CTE frameworks and CDA competencies.
Guide students in developing CDA professional portfolios and completing internship requirements.
Integrate current trends and best practices in early childhood education into instruction.
Complete all mandatory training required to instruct CDA coursework.
Maintain credentials and required training hours through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Office of Child Care.
Maintain certification requirements for secondary education teaching licensure.
Collaborate with the on-site childcare center director to ensure licensing compliance and program quality, align childcare curriculum with classroom instruction and industry standards, and assist with childcare curriculum development and inventory management.
Support childcare center operations, including parent orientation, development of staff and parent handbooks, creation of schedules and instructional programming.
Assist in scheduling high school student workers within the childcare program.
Actively participate in and support aligned Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), including Educators Rising, SkillsUSA, and HOSA (Future Health Professionals).
Encourage student leadership, competition participation, and career readiness development.
Attend additional CTSO events (competitions, conferences, field trips, etc.) as needed.
Lead Advisory Council meetings (minimum of two annually) to ensure program alignment with workforce and postsecondary expectations.
Maintain strong partnerships with industry stakeholders and early childhood education professionals.
Collaborate with school administration and CTE staff to ensure program success and student achievement.
Attend and support required CTE events, including CTE Open House and CTE New Student Acceptance Night.
Participate in all North Point High School meetings, professional development, and in-service sessions.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement and Building Principal.