Teacher - Kennedy Services
Baltimore, MD 21202
About the Job
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.
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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.
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.
Source : Kennedy Services
