Child Care Teacher I $1,500 Hiring Incentive (Early Childhood Development and Education Center-[...]

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking a dedicated Child Care Teacher to provide exceptional care and education for children with diverse needs. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with state licensing standards, and addressing the concerns of parents and staff. You will develop and implement tailored educational strategies while maintaining a nurturing environment for children who require specialized care. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of age and one year of child care experience required.
• 90-hour Child Care certificate with specific training hours is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate practices and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain clear communication with team members and parents.

Skills

Child Care Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Ability to Lift and Carry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA/BS in Education

90-hour Child Care Certificate

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for providing care for all aspects of their assigned age group and works as a team leader when the Child Care Teacher II is unavailable by supervising the implementation of the daily curriculum to assure that all accreditation and state licensing standards are being met.

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for ensuring that all parent, child and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed.

This position works Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM depending upon the needs of the center.

World of Care specialized child care center is designed to meet the individual needs of children who have medical conditions requiring daily nursing care and children with developmental disabilities who require multiple therapies (physical, occupational, or speech/language).

While we accept typically developing children, priority for admission is given to children who are medically fragile or developmentally delayed or disabled.

World of Care is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education and licensed by the Maryland Office of Child Care Administration.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure all guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by MSDE are understood and implemented.
2. Ensure that all OCC licensing requirements, World of Care and KKI policies are understood and implemented.
3. Ensure teamwork to implement lessons; classroom strategies, therapy and educational goals for individuals and groups, and daily care plans.
4. Develop, plan, and prepare instructional aids/materials for classroom as assigned by the Child Care Teacher II or supervisors. Responsible for understanding and integrating IFSP and IEP goals where appropriate and seeks guidance as necessary.
5. Read each child’s Child Care Plan before working with any child and ask for clarifying information as needed. Ensure that communication between all team members including substitutes is clear so that parents/caregivers are provided detailed information regarding their child’s daily progress, needs and concerns.
6. Participate in trainings to ensure that all standards necessary to maintain or achieve national/state accreditation are being met. Responsible for maintaining all documentation and records and providing them in a timely manner to the Program Director.
7. Participate on at least one WOC program committee.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Ability to independently lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required. AA/BS in the field of education preferred.
• 90-hour Child Care certificate required:
  • Must have 45-hours Method and Materials and 45-hours Growth and Development.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year child care experience required.
• Experience with special needs population preferred.

RELATED TRAINING:

• CPR certification required.
• Must complete the annual clock hours required by the Office of Child Care to advance or maintain childcare credentials.

Minimum pay range

USD $31,200.00/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $46,813.00/Yr.