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Core responsibilities

The early head start teacher contributes to planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate educational program to provide comprehensive quality services meeting the individual needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Essential functions include assessing child development, setting goals, planning individualized curriculum, assisting with coaching for special needs inclusion, and overseeing the health and safety of all center-Based children.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and one year of progressive, related experience, along with proficiency in microsoft word and outlook software. Required certifications include the maryland state department of education childcare center director certification and the 90-Hour child care certification with a 4-Hour infant/Toddler certification, with a cda credential required within six months of hire.

high schoolCoachingDocumentationSafety ProtocolsPhotographyGuidanceInclusionAssessment ToolsCurriculum PlanningDatabase SystemsWritten ObservationsClassroom ActivitiesHealth OversightWork SamplesSafe Sleep ProtocolsChild Development ProgrammingIndividualized Curriculum

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonuses
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Medical coverage
  • Tuition assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Competitive pay
  • Professional development
  • Prescription coverage
  • Continuing education support
  • Discounts
  • Incentives
  • 403(b) with employer contributions
  • Mental health resources
  • FMLA leave
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Backup care for children
  • Backup care for elders