GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Baltimore, MD

Provide comprehensive services to children in the areas of cognition, physical, social and emotional development in a clean, safe classroom or home setting promoting family engagement. Adhere to federal Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, local agencies policies and core values.

  • Conducts developmental screenings and family needs assessments.
  • Identifies and refers children with special needs for supportive services.
  • Maintains classroom environment and curriculum to Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) and Head Start standards.
  • Develops daily/weekly classroom lesson plans and individualized family service educational plans (IFSP) in collaboration with parents.
  • Completes daily health and safety checks conducting regular fire drills and proper maintenance of equipment, documenting all injuries, hazards and incidents.
  • Completes daily anecdotal notes and observations, inputting information into MyHeadStart or Teaching Strategies GOLD database systems.
  • Tracks daily sign in/out sheets and compiles weekly attendance reports and CACFP meal counts.
  • Maintain record management standards ensuring child/family files have required and updated documentation.
  • Ensures hygiene routines are maintained such as toileting procedures, diaper change, teeth brushing and hand washing.
  • Supervises and monitors children’s activities in the classroom and outdoor play areas.
  • Assist in the daily serving of snacks and meals promoting family serving style.
  • Conduct classroom inventory and prepare list of needed supplies.
  • Participate in ongoing training and development, case review, staff and individual supervision meetings.
  • Assist with recruitment and enrollment, engaging service provider agencies and attending community outreach events.
  • Conducts home visits and teacher conferences.
  • Provides families with developmentally appropriate activities and information to address child’s needs, guidance on home safety, nutrition, effective discipline and constructive play activities.
  • Links families with community resources serving as a liaison.
  • Coordinates social, educational, community and volunteer activities with parents and families.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
  • One year supervised classroom experience with children age zero through three years required.
  • 45 hour Infant and Toddler Certificate required.
  • 90 hour Child Care Certificate required.
  • Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certification required within 90 days after hire.
  • 9 hours Communications certification preferred.
  • Current Infant/toddler CPR, First Aid Certificate required within 90 days after hire.
  • Current Universal Precaution Certificate required.
  • Current valid and unrestricted driver’s license and be fully insured according to Maryland law.
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel.
  • Wide range of benefits offered by Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake.
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