Early Head Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

SHORE UP! Inc. in Grasonville, MD is hiring an Early Head Start Teacher to implement a developmentally appropriate classroom and collaborate with families and community partners.

The role emphasizes growth in cognition, literacy, language, and health, with ongoing progress assessments and strict policy adherence. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a current Infant Toddler CDA, and preference for an Associate or Bachelor's in child development or early childhood education.

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 developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress.
• Follow policies for referring children for further diagnostic evaluation when necessary.
• Communicate with families through home visits, conferences, written materials, and contacts.
• Promote health and nutrition practices to children and families.
• Monitor health and safety of students at school.
• Use guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior.
• Maintain written reports and records as required by the program.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
• Involve parents in the educational process and child development.
• Maintain confidentiality as per policies.
• Provide work directions to classroom volunteers.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development.

Skills

CDA Credential

Early childhood education

Family communication

Classroom management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor in ECE

Equivalent coursework

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: Grasonville, MD.

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.

The Early Head Start Teacher Is Expected To

• 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: Range - $18.75 For Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Job Pay Rate/Range: Range - $20.19 For an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Job Pay Rate/Range: Range - $24 For Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Job Pay Rate/Range: Range - $25 For Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Classification: Full Time.

Job 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.

SHORE UP! Inc.

520 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury MD 21804.

[phone] Fax [phone].

SHORE UP! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.