Inspiring Early Head Start Teacher (Infants & Toddlers)

The Y of Central Maryland; Annapolis (MD); In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Dependent care FSA

Retirement fund contribution

Career advancement

Training and development programs

Descrizione del lavoro

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to create a safe, nurturing classroom for infants and toddlers, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and partnering with families to promote strong early learning foundations.

You will follow COMAR and Head Start standards, maintain accurate records, plan individualized lessons, monitor child progress, and collaborate with program leaders to support inclusive, high-quality care.

Competenze

• Infant/Toddler CDA or equivalent coursework completed.
• At least 1 year of supervised early childhood experience; 2 years preferred.
• Experience with infants/toddlers strongly preferred.
• Criminal-background clearances required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Mansioni

• Manage Early Head Start classroom per COMAR and Head Start standards.
• Provide supervision and maintain required adult-to-child ratios.
• Create nurturing relationships and developmentally appropriate care.
• Prepare individualized lesson plans supporting school-readiness goals.
• Observe and document child development and complete screenings on schedule.
• Maintain attendance, files, portfolios, and classroom records.
• Coordinate schedules, routines, and transitions; communicate with families.
• Collaborate with program leaders and specialists on needs and IFSPs.
• Lead classroom staff and model professional interactions with children and families.

Conoscenze

Infant/Toddler care

Early childhood development

Family communication

Curriculum planning

Formazione

Infant/Toddler CDA

ECE coursework (6+ sem hrs)

Strumenti

Basic computer skills

Descrizione del lavoro

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to create a safe, nurturing classroom for infants and toddlers, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and partnering with families to promote strong early learning foundations.

You will follow COMAR and Head Start standards, maintain accurate records, plan individualized lessons, monitor child progress, and collaborate with program leaders to support inclusive, high-quality care.