Early Head Start Teacher

SHORE UP!, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 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. seeks an Early Head Start Teacher in Salisbury, MD to implement an early childhood development classroom in alignment with Head Start standards.

Responsibilities include planning learning opportunities, ongoing assessments, family engagement, and collaboration with staff and community partners. Required: High School Diploma or GED and CDA credential; a preferred Associate or Bachelor's in child development or early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Infant Toddler CDA credential required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in child development or early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning opportunities supporting growth in cognition, early literacy and language, social development, play skills, and motor development.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate ongoing assessment of student progress.
• Refer for diagnostic evaluation as needed per policy.
• Communicate with families via home visits, conferences, and written/phone updates.
• Promote health and nutrition practices and monitor student health and safety.
• Use guidance strategies to support socially appropriate behavior.
• Maintain reports and records as required by the program.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues, and community members.
• Involve parents in the educational process and their children's development.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Infant Toddler CDA credential

Associate or Bachelor degree in child development or early childhood education (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Early Head Start Teacher is to implement 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: Salisbury, MD.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning opportunities that support growth in 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 ongoing assessment of student progress.
• Follow Early Head Start and school district policies for referring children for additional diagnostic evaluation when necessary.
• Communicate with families regularly 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 positive working relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members to promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Actively involve parents and families in the educational process and the development of their children.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families as set forth in SHORE UP! Inc. and Early Head Start policies.
• Provide direction and oversee daily responsibilities of classroom volunteers.
• Participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
• Stay informed of current trends and research in early childhood education.
• Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• Pay rate:
• $18.75 – CDA credential.
• $20.19 – Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• $24.00 – Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• $25.00 – 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.

Application Process

Send your résumé and school transcript to [e-mail] and complete the application at https://shoreup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Employment-Application.pdf.

SHORE UP! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Students and alumni will be accepted and assigned to job opportunities and otherwise treated based on other classifications protected by applicable state or local laws.