Early Head Start Teacher

2 months ago

MD United States The Y of Central Maryland Full time
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages an Early Head Start classroom within the scope and goals of COMAR Child Care Regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, program's identified Curriculum for Infants/Toddlers and Twos and the Y in Central Maryland Child Care Philosophy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Ensures health, welfare, and safety of children enrolled in the class. Maintains appropriate adult/child ratios for the purpose of providing quality care and adherence to local licensing and Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Supervises children at all times, adjusting appropriately for a range of ages and abilities of children.
  • Promotes feelings of security and trust in infants/toddlers by being warm, supportive, and comforting and by establishing strong and caring relationships.
  • Writes and implements individualized daily lesson plans that include objectives, concepts, and strategies for meeting Infant/Toddler Curriculum Developmental Continuum assessments and Head Start School Readiness Outcomes.

  • Conducts individual observations, assessments, and developmentally appropriate activities for the purpose of measuring growth and development.
  • Informs and includes all classroom staff, parents and volunteers in daily lesson plans and activities.
  • Plans and manages classroom structure, i.e. schedule, routines, transitions.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity, cultural respect, acceptance, and patience.
  • Conducts developmental screenings of infants/toddlers' motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual and emotional skills within 45 days of enrollment and ongoing as prescribed.
  • Ensures continuity of care by sharing pertinent information with caregivers about each child and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent.
  • Maintains classroom education folders and portfolio-assessment binders for children in compliance with Head Start, COMAR regulations and Curriculum guidelines.
  • Assures completion of daily and monthly attendance records.
  • Prepares for and conducts at least two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences annually.
  • Participates in monthly meetings for parents and recruits their input into planning for classroom activities.
  • Ensures that parents receive developmentally appropriate home learning activities on a weekly basis.
  • Recruits, trains and utilizes parent volunteers in the classroom.
  • Oversees classroom staff, including advising on classroom issues.
  • Assures that all written communication from the Education Service Area is shared with the classroom team in a timely manner (memo regarding assessments, training, meetings, etc.)
  • Monitors classroom supplies and submits orders to the Education Departments when needed.
  • Maintains a neat, appealing, clean classroom and center (including bathrooms, floors, etc).
  • Attends and actively participates in Early Head Start, Head Start and Curriculum training to continue professional growth.
  • Models professional behavior and adherence to Y of Central Maryland Baltimore County Head Start policies and procedures through behavior, appearance, and attitude.
  • Model positive interactions with infants and toddlers to promote parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.
  • Observes infants and toddlers to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and reports these signs immediately to the Zone Manager.
  • Work with EHS and Head Start Managers to provide developmentally appropriate Early Intervention services.
  • Attend case management meetings, parent conferences, case reviews, IEP/IFSP meetings, transition meetings, staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service and pre-service meetings, and other meetings as directed.
  • Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance.
  • Takes advantage of training opportunities to continue professional growth.
  • May act as point of contact between classroom and Zone Manager.
  • Models professional behavior and adherence to Y of Central Maryland Baltimore County Head Start policies and procedures through behavior, appearance, and attitude.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must obtain a valid criminal background check.
  • Must obtain a pre-employment physical including a TB test.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation.


Education

  • Infant/Toddler CDA (or) 6 semester (90 clock hours) or equivalent of approved Early Childhood coursework and 3 semesters (45 clock hours) or equivalent approved infant/toddler coursework required


Experience

  • Experience with data entry preferred.
  • One year supervised early childhood experience required - two years preferred.


Certifications

  • Possess Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment


The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.

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