Early Head Start Teacher

SHORE UP!, Inc.; Crisfield (MD); On-site; USD 25,830 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Health Insurance

Short‑term Disability

Life & Supplemental Insurance

Liability Insurance

Workman’s Compensation

Maryland State Retirement and Pension

403(b) Option

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Payroll Deduction

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

SHORE UP! Inc. in Stockton, MD is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to implement a developmentally appropriate classroom in collaboration with families and partners.

The role focuses on planning learning opportunities across cognition, literacy, social development, and motor skills, with ongoing assessments and family communication. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and an Infant Toddler CDA; a higher degree is preferred. Full-time, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Holds a current Infant Toddler CDA Credential.
• Preferred: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning opportunities that support growth across cognition, literacy, language, social, and motor development.
• Implement ongoing assessment of student progress.
• Follow policy for referring children for diagnostic evaluation when needed.
• Communicate with families via home visits, conferences, materials, and calls.
• Promote health, nutrition, and safe practices for children and families.
• Maintain written reports and confidentiality per policy.
• Oversee classroom volunteers and participate in staff meetings and development.
• Stay informed about current trends and research in early childhood education.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Infant Toddler CDA Credential

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in child development or ECE

Job description

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Early Head Start Teacher shall focus on implementing a comprehensive, early childhood development classroom as required by SHORE UP! Inc. and the Head Start Performance Standards in collaboration with other Early Head Start staff, families, and community partners.

Job Details

• Title: Early Head Start Teacher
• Location: Stockton, MD

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning opportunities to students that support growth in the areas of cognition, early literacy and language, social development, play skills, fine and gross motor development, fine arts, adaptive/self‑care skills, health, and nutrition.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress.
• Follow Early Head Start and school district policies for referring children for further diagnostic evaluation when necessary.
• Communicate with Early Head Start families on a regular basis via home visits, parent conferences, written materials, and informal personal and telephone contacts.
• Promote and model good health and nutrition practices to children and families.
• Monitor the health and safety of students while at school.
• Use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior.
• Maintain written reports and records as required by the Early Head Start program.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and community members that will promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Actively seek to involve parents and families in the educational process and development of their children.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and families as set forth in SHORE UP! Inc. and Early Head Start policies.
• Provide appropriate work directions and oversee the daily responsibilities of the Early Head Start classroom volunteers.
• Participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of the current trends and research in the field of early childhood education.
• Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Holds a current Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Preferred: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework.

Position Characteristics

• Job Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• Job Pay Rate/Range: $18.75 for Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Job Pay Rate/Range: $20.19 for an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Job Pay Rate/Range: $24 for Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Job Pay Rate/Range: $25 for Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Classification: Full Time.

Benefits

• Paid Leave (personal, vacation, sick, funeral, 13 paid holidays).
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription plan).
• Short‑term Disability.
• Life & Supplemental Insurance.
• Liability Insurance.
• Workman’s Compensation.
• Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.
• 403(b) Option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Direct Deposit.
• Payroll Deduction.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

How to Apply

Send your resume and school transcript to [e-mail] and complete this employment application: Employment Application.

View other open positions at https://shoreup.org/employment/join-our-team/.

Equal Opportunity

SHORE UP! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.