Teacher - Head Start (Greensboro)

Maryland Rural Development Corporation•Denton, MD

13d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual education plans that support children’s social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development in ways appropriate to their developmental stages. The teacher works collaboratively with the Site Supervisor and the MRDC team to provide an appropriate learning environment for preschool children ages 3–5. This is an eleven-month position, subject to change based on the needs of the center and MRDC. Salary is based on education and experience, at $26.54–$30.38 per hour. The position is performed in a typical school classroom environment, with occasional home visits or community engagement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Demonstrated success in accomplishing the listed duties.
Must pass criminal background checks in Maryland and surrounding states.
Knowledge of early childhood development principles.
Strong classroom management skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse families.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including significant periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor, or crouching, and occasional lifting of 25–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred.
Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum, individualizing instruction as necessary and following guidance from the Education Coordinator, ECE Specialist, and other leaders.
Perform duties with an understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.
Refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior to appropriate staff.
Implement behavior plans and IEPs developed with the team, families, schools, and mental health professionals, emphasizing the least restrictive environment possible.
Guide and facilitate children’s activities, including daily activities and field trips, and select and arrange classroom equipment and materials.
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, adapting as needed to meet children’s needs.
Maintain a comprehensive, ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child’s work, and a developmental assessment completed according to designated procedures.
Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
Supervise children at all times and use positive behavior management strategies.
Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance professional skills.
Ensure files are complete, accurate, and maintained confidentially.
Think, concentrate, and interact positively with others; arrive promptly every workday; and work under stress while meeting deadlines.
Perform related work as required or assigned by the Site Supervisor, Director, or Deputy Director.