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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing the duties outlined in the job description.
• 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 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 developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum, individualizing instruction as needed and following guidance from education leaders.
• Apply the Head Start Performance Standards in the role’s functions.
• 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.
• Coordinate with other staff and classroom groups to support the smooth functioning of the center, adjusting as needed to meet 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 use 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 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 including 401(k) and IRA.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and public holidays.
• Short-term disability.
• Training and development.