Lead EHS Child Development Specialist

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC in Baltimore, MD seeks an EHS Child Development Specialist to oversee daily Early Head Start classrooms for children aged 0-3, ensuring high-quality childcare, safety and family engagement.

The role requires 1 year supervisory experience, 2 years of instruction for infants/toddlers, and a Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred; travel and licensing certificates are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Child Education, Special Education or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Two years’ experience providing instruction to children 0-3 years
• 1 year of supervisory experience required
• Six 3-credit courses in Early Childhood Education w/ emphasis on infant/toddler

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the Early Head Start Classrooms, including planning and teaching within the classroom setting.
• Ensure all center classroom activities are in full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and State Licensing requirements.
• Ensure the program curriculum is fully implemented, lesson plans are followed, and individualized needs of each child are met
• Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education
• Oversee ongoing staff/ teacher/family communication including daily communication, children's progress report and family conferences
• Implement strategies to recruit and maintain enrollment
• Work with the EHS Director to coordinate the purchase and tracking of supplies
• Conducts ongoing training for all early childhood staff teachers to ensure proper care and developmental opportunities for participants and families
• Conduct monthly staff meetings, encourage opportunities for team building, provide support for teachers, and maintain staff records
• Prepare program status reports
• Recruit, select, hire new teachers and provide staff development opportunities
• Develops instructional programs for children, counsels’ parents, provides supervision to staff, teachers, andmaintains records of program activity
• Support teachers with modeling classroom behaviors prepare for ITERS and CLASS review
• Maintains a professional and courteous attitude at all times, willing to be flexible and assume new job responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Staff supervision

Recordkeeping

Staff training

Recruitment

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related field

Master's preferred

Job description

Goodwill IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC in Baltimore, MD seeks an EHS Child Development Specialist to oversee daily Early Head Start classrooms for children aged 0-3, ensuring high-quality childcare, safety and family engagement.

The role requires 1 year supervisory experience, 2 years of instruction for infants/toddlers, and a Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred; travel and licensing certificates are part of the job.