Head Start Teacher

Responsible for the planning and implementation of daily classroom curriculum activities for a group of up to 20 children, up to 4 years of age. Assists in the delivery of health, education and social services to Head Start Program children and their families. This includes those with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Participates in the active supervision of children arriving and departing on busses as assigned and/or needed.

Responsible for the planning and implementation of daily classroom curriculum activities for a group of up to 20 children, up to 4 years of age. Assists in the delivery of health, education and social services to Head Start Program children and their families. This includes those with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Participates in the active supervision of children arriving and departing on busses as assigned and/or needed.

• Locations:
  Eden, Maryland
• Starting Hourly rate:
  • Teacher I - $20.19/hour.
  • Teacher II - $24.04 per hour.
  • Teacher III - $25 per hour.

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field including Child Development, Special Education, Human Development/Ecology, Child & Studies, Psychology-Birth to 8 with a majority of credits in ECE.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers or preschoolers as applicable is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field including Child Development, Special Education, Human Development/Ecology, Child & Studies, Psychology-Birth to 8 with a majority of credits in ECE.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers or preschoolers as applicable is preferred.

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field including Child Development, Special Education, Human Development/Ecology, Child & Studies, Psychology-Birth to 8 with a majority of credits in ECE.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field with Teaching license/certification.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers or preschoolers as applicable is preferred.

• Plan and provide learning opportunities to students that support growth in the areas of cognition, early literacy, language, social development, play skills, fine and gross motor development, fine arts, adaptive/self-care skills, health, and nutrition.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress.
• Follow Head Start and school district policies for referring children for further diagnostic evaluation when necessary.
• Communicate with Head Start families on a regular basis via home visits, parent conferences, written materials and informal personal and telephone contacts.
• Promote and model good health and nutrition practices to children and families.
• Monitor the health and safety of students while at school.
• Use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior.
• Maintained written reports and records as required by the Head Start program.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and community members that will promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Actively seek to involve parents and families in the educational process and development of their children.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and families as set forth in SHORE UP! Inc. and Head Start policies.
• Provide appropriate work directions and oversee the daily responsibilities of the classroom volunteers.
• Participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of the current trends and research in the field of early childhood education.
• Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials.
• Other duties as assigned.