Early Head Start Teacher

YMCA of Frederick County; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit as an Early Head Start Teacher, responsible for supervising infants and ensuring their health and creativity. Collaborate with a team to implement educational plans aligned with Maryland's Early Learning Standards. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Benefits

Free Household Membership

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Retirement benefits

Discount on childcare

Paid Time Off

Bereavement leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in early childhood education.
• Approval by Office of Child Care as qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of infants aged 6 weeks to 3 years.
• Planning lessons and supporting social and emotional development.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

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Deadline to apply: May 26, 2025

The Frederick YMCA is here to support our community in living healthier lives, strengthening family bonds, and improving our overall community. We do this by providing programs and memberships targeted towards youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. If this work appeals to you, we'd love to have you join the Frederick YMCA family.

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It is responsible for the direction and overall supervision of infants (6 weeks to 3 years). Performs activities that ensure the health, safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with team teachers to plan, discuss, and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum, incorporating the Maryland State Department of Education Early Learning Standards.

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package for our full-time employees, including:

• Free Household Membership
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement benefits vest at 12% after 2 years of employment
• Discount on childcare and other Y programs
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave

Knowledge And Skills

Extensive knowledge and skills in early childhood development, supervision, regulations related to child abuse, neglect, licensing, local resources, languages, and customs. Strong communication skills, bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, mathematical abilities, problem-solving, confidentiality, professionalism, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and online training courses.

Essential Functions

Includes attending training, meeting children’s physical and emotional needs, developing individual plans, maintaining confidentiality, creating safe and developmentally appropriate environments, planning lessons, supporting social and emotional development, participating in meetings, maintaining records, engaging families, and participating in transition activities, among others.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Child Development Associate (CDA), or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or comparable credential
• Minimum of 1 year experience in early childhood education
• Approval by Office of Child Care as qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher; director qualification preferred

YMCA Certificates/Trainings

• Blood Borne Pathogen Training
• Code of Conduct Training
• Active Supervision Training
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certifications
• Background check and health exam
• Valid driver’s license and insurable by YMCA

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to provide gentle physical restraint, walk, stand, sit, lift children up to 50 pounds, and respond swiftly in emergencies.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, moderate to loud noise levels, and typical classroom environment. Evening and weekend work required.

Additional Information

• Entry level, full-time
• Field: Education and Training, Non-profit Organizations