Teacher 1 -Early Head Start Program - Baltimore Community Works

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Baltimore, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher will contribute to the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate educational program that will provide children comprehensive quality services that meet the individual needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers being served.

Requirements

• 90 - hour Child Care Certification and 4 - hour Infant/Toddler Certification - Maryland State Department of Education (required)
• Child Development Associate credential - CDA within 6 months of hire date
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Shaken Baby Syndrome Certification
• Child Abuse and Neglect Certification
• Support in Breastfeeding
• 9- hour Communication - Maryland State Department of Education
• Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant/Toddler Certification
• High school diploma
• 1 year of progressive, related experience
• Microsoft Word and Outlook software

Responsibilities

• Assesses development of children and sets goals for their development, plans individualized curriculum to help children meet goals
• Assists with providing coaching and guidance to ensure the successful inclusion of children with special needs in regular classroom activities
• Exhibits an ability to work independently and effectively with all infant and toddler age groups
• Oversees the health, safety, and well-being of all center-based children
• Adheres to safe sleep, health, and safety protocols
• Documents children’s growth and development using written observations, photography, work samples, and assessment tools in hard copy and online database systems
• Reports directly to the Child Development Specialist, Lead Teacher and/or a member of the leadership team concerning the Child Development Programming and other job responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• incentives
• referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• life insurances
• mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off
• parental and FMLA leave
• short- and long-term disability
• backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance
• professional development
• continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED