Child Care Teacher (Level 2)

About the role

The Arc Montgomery County's Karasik and Family, Infant & Childcare Center (KFICCC) has a vacancy for a Childcare Teacher. This position is available in Silver Spring, Maryland, near Holy Cross Hospital. The center is Maryland's only fully inclusive childcare center, offering a family-centered program that includes embedded preschool, special education, access to early intervention therapies, and on-site nursing support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train within the assigned classroom, ensuring duties are completed appropriately.
• Evaluate employees and volunteers within the assigned classroom, providing feedback as needed.
• Manage communication and collaboration among the teaching team to benefit children and families.
• Facilitate and model inclusive interactions and relationships, providing inclusive choices and opportunities for decision-making.
• Plan, prepare, and implement activities and curriculum to benefit children and meet their needs.
• Ensure individual care plans and IEPs are appropriate and implemented correctly.
• Utilize developmental/educational screening and inventory tools to validate progress and support updating goals.
• Promote increased independence in all aspects of life, especially communication, activities of daily living, and community engagement.
• Aid in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships which expand social circles.
• Provide appropriate care to all children, maintaining visual and auditory supervision, and adhering to required adult:child ratios.
• Assist with health needs, implementing necessary precautions or procedures.
• Document and record support services provided, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Report incidents and maintain records as required, following established policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development and credentialing to meet accreditation standards and maintain state childcare credentials.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Child Development.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical examination and TB testing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, and withstand prolonged periods of these activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, and withstand prolonged periods of these activities.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Experience with inclusive education and child development.
• Proficiency in computer software and documentation systems.

Benefits

To review the great benefits this position offers, please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website.

Pay

$23.11 - $24.18 per hour depending on education and experience.

Schedule

N/A