Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Job Details:

Job Location:

Head Start Pimlico Park Heights Ave - Baltimore, MD 21215, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $49,000.00 - $63,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%, SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED!

Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the children, and the creation and implementation of lesson plans that successfully prepare children for Kindergarten readiness.

Classroom Environment: Provides a safe and stimulating environment that meets Head Start standards.

• Selects appropriate materials and equipment and arranges the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Provides the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
• Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals. Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings. Encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
• Follows written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
• Makes regular inspections and reports the need for repair or replacement of classroom supplies and equipment to their supervisor, using proper work order and supply request forms.

Curriculum: Plans lessons and creates activities that successfully prepare children for kindergarten readiness.

• Develops written weekly lesson plans utilizing Creative Curriculum as well as written individualized education plans.
• Provides daily activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem-solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Provides experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability
• Assists children in using language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others.

Assessment and Documentation: Assesses all children’s level of development and documents progress throughout the year using the work sampling system.

• Observes children on a daily basis recording at least 2 observations per week per child by individualizing for each child.
• Formally assesses each child's development using working sampling data 3 times per year. Planning for children after assessment using data from Work Sampling Summary reports.
• Makes appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT etc.
• Maintains all necessary record keeping, including daily meal count, attendance.

Parent Involvement: Encourages parent involvement and coaches parents on their child’s continuous education.

• Establishes positive and productive relationships with parents and encourages them to participate in the Center's activity.
• Plans at a minimum 2 parent conferences per year and completes 2 home visits per year.
• Organizes and serves as a partner with the parents and the classroom FSC for the Class Committee.

Professional Development: Strives to improve skills and knowledge base on an ongoing basis.

• Participates in all professional development initiatives and assigned trainings organized by the program and the grantee office.
• Participates in outside workshops, seminars and training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.

• Works cooperatively with all other staff members in the implementation of Center plans, activities, policies and rules.
• Serves as a member of CDT when appropriate.
• Participates in all supplemental and enrichment activities such as parent orientation, transition night, and male involvement…