Lead Early Head Start Teacher

The Y in Central Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking an Early Head Start classroom supervisor to oversee a classroom under COMAR/Head Start standards. The role focuses on health, safety, and developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, with emphasis on family engagement and collaborative planning with staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, developmental screenings, home visits, parent conferences, and ongoing professional development within a mission-driven,

Qualifications

• Must obtain a valid criminal background check.
• Must obtain a pre-employment physical including a TB test.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, welfare, and safety of children enrolled in the class; maintain appropriate adult/child ratios.
• Supervise children at all times, adjusting for range of ages and abilities.
• Write and implement individualized daily lesson plans aligned with Infant/Toddler curriculum and Head Start outcomes.
• Conduct observations, assessments, and developmentally appropriate activities to measure growth.
• Inform and include classroom staff, parents and volunteers in daily lesson plans and activities.
• Plan and manage classroom structure, schedules, routines and transitions.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect in all interactions.
• Attend meetings and trainings to support professional growth.

Skills

Data entry

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA or 6 sem coursework

Job description

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking an Early Head Start classroom supervisor to oversee a classroom under COMAR/Head Start standards. The role focuses on health, safety, and developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, with emphasis on family engagement and collaborative planning with staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, developmental screenings, home visits, parent conferences, and ongoing professional development within a mission-driven,