Head Start Teacher - Empower Preschoolers (Benefits)

Maryland Rural Development Corporation; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Short Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is seeking a Head Start Teacher in Dover, DE. The role develops and implements individualized education plans to help preschool children grow socially, intellectually, and emotionally, working with the Site Supervisor and MRDC team.

Responsibilities include delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum, adhering to Head Start standards, maintaining portfolios, and coordinating with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood development principles.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children per guidance from the Education Coordinator, the ECE Specialist, and other leaders, individualizing instruction as necessary.
• Perform the functions with an understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior to appropriate staff.
• Implement behavior plans and IEPs designed with the team, families, schools, and mental health professionals, putting an emphasis on creating the least restrictive environment possible.
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children.
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment, completed as per designated procedure.
• Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Supervise children at all times and implement positive behavior management strategies.
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance professional skills.
• Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
• Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others.
• Comes to work promptly every day.
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
• OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the Site Supervisor, Director, or Deputy Director
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Educations, or related field
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks as outlined above
• Must pass criminal background check in MD and surrounding states.
• At least one year of early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Skills

Early childhood development principles

Classroom management

Effective communication

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field

Job description

The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is seeking a Head Start Teacher in Dover, DE. The role develops and implements individualized education plans to help preschool children grow socially, intellectually, and emotionally, working with the Site Supervisor and MRDC team.

Responsibilities include delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum, adhering to Head Start standards, maintaining portfolios, and coordinating with families and professionals.