Early Head Start Teacher - Nurturing Infants & Toddlers

The Y in Central Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Dependent care FSA

Employer retirement contributions

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is hiring an Early Head Start Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing classroom for infants and toddlers, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and responsive care. You will collaborate with families and staff to support each child’s growth while adhering to program standards.

Strong emphasis on building trusting relationships, family engagement, and documentation of child progress.

Qualifications

• Infant/toddler development knowledge and credentialing required or equivalent coursework.
• Experience in early childhood settings with infants/toddlers preferred.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage an Early Head Start classroom in accordance with COMAR regulations, Head Start standards, approved curriculum, and Y policies.
• Provide active supervision and maintain required adult-to-child ratios.
• Build secure, nurturing relationships with infants and toddlers through responsive care.
• Observe, assess, and document each child’s development and complete screenings.
• Coordinate family partnerships through daily communication and meetings.

Skills

Family communication

Classroom management

Health and safety

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA or approved coursework

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Y in Central Maryland is hiring an Early Head Start Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing classroom for infants and toddlers, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and responsive care. You will collaborate with families and staff to support each child’s growth while adhering to program standards.

Strong emphasis on building trusting relationships, family engagement, and documentation of child progress.