Teacher - Head Start (Aberdeen)

Maryland Rural Development Corporation • North East, 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 stage. The teacher works collaboratively with the Site Supervisor and the MRDC team. This is an eleven-month position, subject to change based on the needs of the center and MRDC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing the listed duties.
• 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 ability to work with diverse families.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Implement a developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum, individualizing instruction as necessary and following guidance from education leaders.
• 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 staff and classroom groups to maintain smooth center operations, adapting as needed to children’s needs.
• Maintain an ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child’s work, and a developmental assessment, following 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 implement positive behavior-management strategies.
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance professional skills.
• Ensure files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
• Think, concentrate, and interact positively with others; arrive promptly every day; 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 (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Short-term disability.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time