Early Head Start Teacher
2 months ago
Under direction of the Child Development Specialist, a Child Development Teacher will plan and implement a high-quality child-development program serving children ages six weeks to three years, based on best practices and compliant with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
MAJOR DUTIES:
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
- Assists with the care, safety and well-being of all children.
- Assists with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate activities and information to address the child’s needs, guidance on home safety, nutrition, effective discipline, and constructive play activities.
- Implements the activity plans for infants, toddlers and preschoolers and effectively enhances the development of children.
- Provides informal parenting education to participants in the center.
- Attends training required by sponsoring agency and Maryland Family Network (MFN).
- Conducts developmental screenings and family needs assessments.
- Identifies and refers children with special needs for supportive services.
- Maintains classroom environment and curriculum to Maryland Department of
- Education (MSDE) and Head Start standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma, associate degree in early child education preferred.
- One (1) year supervised experience in a licensed childcare center. 90-hour Child
- Care Certificate and 45-hour Infant/Toddler certificate and Infant /Toddler CDA required.
- Provisional acceptance may be given to candidates who complete the 45-hour
- Infant and Toddler and Infant and Toddler CDA within a six (6) month period.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be
considered.
Other Requirements
- You must successfully pass a prescreening investigation, including employment and education verification, drug screening, physical examination, and TB screening
- Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position. Upon employment, you will be required to serve a 6-month probationary period.
- All new employees are required to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in a two-shot series or be fully vaccinated prior to the date of hire.
Our people are the greatest contributor to our success and we attribute our growth to the quality and dedication of our employees. Simply put, we built our business one outstanding employee at a time and we work tirelessly to do the same for our clients. Over 40 years’ industry experience has enabled us to refine our recruiting and staffing processes to place the best candidates in our clients’ most difficult positions. Over the years we have staffed (temp, temp-to-perm, and direct hire) employees of varied skill sets and professions, regularly demonstrating the flexibility necessary to meet the unique needs of each client. Today we serve employers in both the public and private sectors by sourcing and placing talent that facilitates their growth.
As a woman-owned minority business headquartered within Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone, Kennedy Services is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise with the States of Maryland and Virginia, and the City of Baltimore. This status provides increased government contracting opportunities for our client partners, making us an ideal teaming partner for any company bidding government jobs requiring minority participation.
Regardless of whether you are seeking employment opportunities or talent acquisition resources, Kennedy’s expertise and experience provide the strategic advantage to get you to your next level.Company DescriptionFounded in 1978, Kennedy Services is one of Maryland’s oldest independent, woman-owned staffing services. Over 40 years later we are committed to our original mission to empower clients, talent and community through our service. It is this drive to improve the lives of those with whom we work that serves as our vision.\r
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Our people are the greatest contributor to our success and we attribute our growth to the quality and dedication of our employees. Simply put, we built our business one outstanding employee at a time and we work tirelessly to do the same for our clients. Over 40 years’ industry experience has enabled us to refine our recruiting and staffing processes to place the best candidates in our clients’ most difficult positions. Over the years we have staffed (temp, temp-to-perm, and direct hire) employees of varied skill sets and professions, regularly demonstrating the flexibility necessary to meet the unique needs of each client. Today we serve employers in both the public and private sectors by sourcing and placing talent that facilitates their growth.\r
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As a woman-owned minority business headquartered within Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone, Kennedy Services is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise with the States of Maryland and Virginia, and the City of Baltimore. This status provides increased government contracting opportunities for our client partners, making us an ideal teaming partner for any company bidding government jobs requiring minority participation.\r
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Regardless of whether you are seeking employment opportunities or talent acquisition resources, Kennedy’s expertise and experience provide the strategic advantage to get you to your next level.
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