Teacher - Head Start (Aberdeen)

Maryland Rural Development Corporation • Aberdeen, MD

5d • $27 - $30

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 collaborates with the Site Supervisor and MRDC team to deliver developmentally appropriate preschool education. This is an eleven-month position, subject to change to meet the needs of the center and MRDC. The salary is $26.54–$30.38 per hour, based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing the listed duties.
• Must pass a criminal background check in Maryland and surrounding states.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse families.

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 needed and following guidance from education staff and leaders.
• Apply the Head Start Performance Standards in carrying out the role.
• 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 daily activities and field trips, and select and arrange classroom equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, adapting as needed to children’s needs.
• Maintain a comprehensive, ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations across areas, examples of the child’s work, and developmental assessments completed according to procedure.
• 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, interact positively with others, arrive promptly each workday, work under stress, and meet deadlines.
• Perform related work as required or assigned by the Site Supervisor, Director, or Deputy Director.

Benefits

• Health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan (401(k), IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Short-term disability.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time