Infant & Toddler Early Head Start Teacher Aide — Family Focus

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC; Baltimore (MD); In loco; USD 20.457 - 29.136; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher Aide in Baltimore, MD. This role is vital in fostering the early development of children from birth to age three through a nurturing and educational environment. Responsibilities include designing lesson plans, conducting developmental screenings, and engaging with families to enhance their children’s learning experiences. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or GED, with preference for an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Candidate should also hold necessary certifications and possess experience with infants and toddlers.

Competenze

• At least one year of supervised classroom experience with children ages birth–three.
• Certifications required or within 90 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Create and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for infants and toddlers.
• Plan and implement daily and weekly lesson plans aligned with MSDE and Head Start standards.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing observations.
• Support individualized learning through Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Supervise children during classroom routines and outdoor play.

Conoscenze

Strong interest in infant and toddler development

Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with families

Culturally responsive and non‑judgmental communication style

Strong documentation, organization, and time‑management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet program deadlines

Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development

Formazione

High school diploma or GED required

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

Strumenti

Infant-Toddler CPR & First Aid

45-Hour Infant & Toddler Certificate

90-Hour Child Care Certificate

Infant/Toddler CDA

Descrizione del lavoro

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher Aide in Baltimore, MD. This role is vital in fostering the early development of children from birth to age three through a nurturing and educational environment. Responsibilities include designing lesson plans, conducting developmental screenings, and engaging with families to enhance their children’s learning experiences. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or GED, with preference for an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Candidate should also hold necessary certifications and possess experience with infants and toddlers.