Early Head Start Teacher

SHORE UP•Cambridge, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Early Head Start Teacher shall focus on implementing a comprehensive, early childhood development classroom as required by SHORE UP! Inc. and the Head Start Performance Standards in collaboration with other Early Head Start staff, families, and community partners. The Early Head Start teacher is expected to plan and provide learning opportunities to students that support growth in the areas of cognition, early literacy and language, social development, play skills, fine and gross motor development, fine arts, adaptive/self-care skills, health, and nutrition. They will implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress, and follow Early Head Start and school district policies for referring children for further diagnostic evaluation when necessary. Communication with Early Head Start families is key, occurring regularly via home visits, parent conferences, written materials, and informal personal and telephone contacts. The teacher will promote and model good health and nutrition practices, monitor the health and safety of students, and use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior. Maintaining written reports and records as required by the Early Head Start program, and fostering a positive working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and community members are also essential. The role involves actively seeking to involve parents and families in the educational process and development of their children, while maintaining the confidentiality of students and families. Additionally, the teacher will provide appropriate work directions and oversee the daily responsibilities of the Early Head Start classroom volunteers, participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities, and maintain knowledge of current trends and research in early childhood education. Selecting and ordering necessary classroom supplies and materials, and performing other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Holds a current Infant Toddler Child Development Associate(CDA) Credential.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide learning opportunities to students that support growth in the areas of cognition, early literacy and language, social development, play skills, fine and gross motor development, fine arts, adaptive/self-care skills, health, and nutrition.
Implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress.
Follow Early Head Start and school district policies for referring children for further diagnostic evaluation when necessary.
Communicate with Early Head Start families on a regular basis via home visits, parent conferences, written materials, and informal personal and telephone contacts.
Promote and model good health and nutrition practices to children and families.
Monitor the health and safety of students while at school.
Use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior.
Maintain written reports and records as required by the Early Head Start program.
Maintain a positive working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and community members that will promote effective communication and collaboration.
Actively seek to involve parents and families in the educational process and development of their children.
Maintain the confidentiality of students and families as set forth in SHORE UP! Inc. and Early Head Start policies.
Provide appropriate work directions and oversee the daily responsibilities of the Early Head Start classroom volunteers.
Participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of the current trends and research in the field of early childhood education.
Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials.
Other duties as assigned.