EHS Child Development Specialist

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC•Baltimore, MD

15d•$54,849 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the daily operation of the Early Head Start Classrooms to ensure high-quality childcare, education safety and well-being of children/families. To provide comprehensive services to children in the areas of cognition, gross motor, fine motor, social and emotional development in a clean, safe, orderly and well managed environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Child Education, Special Education or related field required
Two years’ experience providing instruction to children 0-3 years
1 year of supervisory experience required
Six 3-credit courses in Early Childhood Education w/ emphasis on infant/toddler
Infant/Toddler CPR, First Aid (required)
Annual recertification of Universal Precaution (required)
90/45 hours Childcare Certificate (required)
9 hours Communication Course Certificate (required)
45 hours Director Administration Certificate (required)
Must possess a current valid and unrestricted driver’s license and be fully insured according to Maryland law (travel required)
Ability to communication effectively with staff, parents/children, and community
Ability to understand and manage the complexities of a preschool program
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with parents and children
Ability to maintain all records required by federal, state and local authorities
Ability to organize and facilitate staff meetings and parent conferences
Ability to coordinate special events and outings
Ability to conduct annual performance reviews
Ability to hire/train new staff
Ability to prepare agendas for meetings and written reports
Ability to facilitate all staff and curriculum planning meetings
Ability to promote strong teamwork by offering support, guidance, and supervision to staff
Ability to recruit, outreach and build partnerships
Ability to identify and support staff training
Ability to outline expectations for and monitor communication with parents
Ability to conduct ongoing review of preschool policies/procedures
Ability to assure program compliance with local, state and federal regulation and codes
Ability to work a flexible and fluctuating schedule to meet the demands of the center

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operation of the Early Head Start Classrooms, including planning and teaching within the classroom setting.
Ensure all center classroom activities are in full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and State Licensing requirements.
Complete all require reports in a timely manner.
Act as liaison between the education staff, families and community
Ensure the program curriculum is fully implemented, lesson plans are followed, and individualized needs of each child are met
Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education
Oversee ongoing staff/ teacher/family communication including daily communication, children's progress report and family conferences
Implement strategies to recruit and maintain enrollment
Work with the EHS Director to coordinate the purchase and tracking of supplies
Conducts ongoing training for all early childhood staff teachers to ensure proper care and developmental opportunities for participants and families
Conduct monthly staff meetings, encourage opportunities for team building, provide support for teachers, and maintain staff records
Prepare program status reports
Recruit, select, hire, train new teachers and provide staff development opportunities
Develops instructional programs for children, counsels’ parents, provides supervision to staff, teachers, and maintains records of program activity
Support teachers with modeling classroom behaviors prepare for ITERS and CLASS review
Maintains a professional and courteous attitude at all times, willing to be flexible and assume new job responsibilities.