Early Head Start Teacher: Nurture Young Learners & Families

SHORE UP!, Inc.; Newark (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Insurance (medical, dental,视on)

Long-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 comprehensive early childhood development classroom in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards.

The role involves collaboration with staff, families, and community partners. Responsibilities include planning learning opportunities across cognitive, literacy, social, motor, health, and nutrition domains, ongoing progress assessment, family outreach, health and safety supervision, documentation, and

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning opportunities to students 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 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Infant Toddler CDA Credential

Associate or Bachelor in child development or related

Job description

SHORE UP! Inc. in Stockton, MD is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to implement a comprehensive early childhood development classroom in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards.

The role involves collaboration with staff, families, and community partners. Responsibilities include planning learning opportunities across cognitive, literacy, social, motor, health, and nutrition domains, ongoing progress assessment, family outreach, health and safety supervision, documentation, and