Teacher - Head Start; Greensboro

Overview

The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is a private non-profit organization that provides services in response to the needs of rural, low-income households and communities. MRDC serves as Caroline, Cecil, and Kent Counties’ official Community Action Agency.

• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children per guidance from the Education Coordinator, the ECE Specialist, and other leaders, individualizing instruction as necessary
• Perform the functions with an understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards
• Refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior to appropriate staff
• Implement behavior plans and IEPs designed with the team, families, schools, and mental health professionals, emphasizing the least restrictive environment possible
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, and selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which may require changes to meet the needs of the children
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child s work, and a developmental assessment, completed as per designated procedure
• Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Supervise children at all times and implement positive behavior management strategies
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance professional skills
• Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained
• Shows initiative and positive interaction with others
• Comes to work promptly every day
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines
• OTHER DUTIES:
  Performed as required or assigned by the Site Supervisor, Director, or Deputy Director

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Educations, Elementary Education, or related field
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks as outlined above
• Must pass criminal background check in MD and surrounding states
• At least one year of early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with children preferred

• Knowledge of early childhood development principles
• Strong classroom management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse families

• Classroom setting with young children (ages 3-5)
• Occasional home visits or community engagement activities
• Position requires significant periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor or crouching in a typical school environment
• May at times require lifting 25lbs – 50lbs

• Eleven (11) month position; subject to change to meet the demands of the center and the MRDC organization

Salary is based on

Education and Experience:

$26.54 - $29.68 per hour

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term Disability
• Training & Development