Child Development Specialist/Asst. Director

3 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States Housing Authority of Baltimore City Full time
About Us
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has a long history of providing innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives to its residents. Our dedication to excellence and strong leadership have made us successful in maintaining and modernizing our buildings and enriching the lives of our residents.

Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the supervision and overall operations of the child development rooms. The Child Development Specialist works closely with classroom teachers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and best practices in child development, disabilities, and mental health for infants, toddlers, and their families. As Site Coordinator, the specialist has responsibility for communications with partners in the building, managing supplies, orders, and vendors. All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Major Duties
  • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all the children.
  • Provide direct support and supervision of EHS teachers.
  • Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers, including screenings, assessments, and development of children's individual classroom plans.
  • Demonstrate a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development.
  • Participate in program staff meetings and training provided by MFN or sponsoring agency.
  • Report directly to EHS Director concerning the Child Development Programming and other job responsibilities.
  • Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and others.
  • Maintain all local permits and regulations, and ensure compliance with OCC.
  • Collect, enter, review, and monitor data in MHS.
  • Facilitate transitions to Head Start or other early learning environments.
  • Provide coverage in classrooms as needed.
  • Lead the center's annual SRG process.
  • Support parents in their parenting role.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to get up and down off the floor.
  • Complete all required paperwork and other duties as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in early childhood, special education, child development, or related field(s) and a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience working with young children from birth to 3 years old. Master's degree in early childhood education preferred. Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements
  • Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license.
  • Must complete HABC Driver Safety Training upon hire.
  • Must be able to be covered under the Authority's fidelity bond.
  • Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.

Other Requirements
You must successfully pass a prescreening investigation, including employment and education verification.

Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position. Upon employment, you will be required to serve a 6-month probationary period.

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Current HABC employees who are on probation, whether due to initial new hire status (6 months) or promotion (3 months), will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within HABC once their probationary period is successfully completed. This allows time for growth, development, and the demonstration of their skills and commitment, paving the way for new opportunities within the organization. If you are currently under the progressive disciplinary process, you may not have the chance to be considered for a promotion (s) within HABC. Please review the Manual of Personnel Policies or the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information on the disciplinary process.

Benefits We offer a competitive package of employee benefit programs that supports recruitment and retention objectives and is designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of our employees. HABC's comprehensive benefit package includes:
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pharmacy Coverage
  • Retirement Program

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