Teacher

• Individualized Child Planning and Assessment.
• Complete “All About Me” forms and initiate Individual Child Plans (ICP) with parents prior to entry.
• Document observations with anecdotal notes and maintain child portfolios.
• Collaborate with prekindergarten teachers for dually placed children.
• Conduct Work Sampling assessments three times annually and adjust plans accordingly.
• Review ICPs with parents during home visits and conferences; implement transition plans for program exits.

• Support Children with Disabilities and Behavioral Concerns.
• Complete Brigance screenings within 45 days of entry and review results with specialists and parents.
• Integrate IEP goals into ICPs and lesson plans.
• Develop and implement strategies for challenging behaviors in collaboration with specialists.
• Facilitate parent involvement in behavior plans and report progress regularly.

• Family Engagement
• Greet each child warmly and engage parents respectfully.
• Model appropriate language and positive social-emotional interactions.
• Extend learning during meals and choice time through conversation and open-ended questions.
• Welcome parents into the classroom environment.

• Professional Development
• Create and maintain an individual development plan with the Education Coordinator.
• Obtain 15 CEUs annually per Head Start standards and maintain Maryland Childcare Credential enrollment.
• Attend all the training sessions required and submit documentation of certifications and coursework.

• Documentation and Compliance
• Maintain accurate child/family files and portfolios.
• Record attendance, meal counts, and submit reports by deadlines.
• Input assessment data into the agency database and track education/disabilities progress.
• Completely required safety checklists and drills (fire, lockdown, health) on schedule.

• Additional Responsibilities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free classroom.
• Adhere to Head Start Program Performance Standards, agency attendance, and dress code policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses or Certificates

• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Special Requirements

• State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check.
• National Sex Offender Public Registry Check.
• Physical examination and Tuberculin PPD Tine Test at hire and annually (or as required by physician).
• Pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Demands

• Effort
• Level: Moderate physical effort
• Requirements:
• Ability to lift preschool children or up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Active participation in programs for young children
• Tasks include:
• Lifting children
• Getting up and down from the floor
• Engaging in lively outdoor activities
• Moving furniture

Application Instructions

Applications Accepted By

• Mail: SMTCCAC, Inc. – Human Resources Department P.O. Box 280 Hughesville, MD 20637
• Online: http://www.smtccac.org [http://www.smtccac.org]

Required Documents

• A Completed application
• A current resume

⚠️ Incomplete applications or submissions with missing information will not be considered.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer