Teacher - Head Start (Greensboro)

About the role

The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is a private non-profit organization serving Caroline, Cecil, and Kent Counties. The Head Start Teacher position involves developing and implementing individual education plans for children, collaborating with the Site Supervisor and MRDC team, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children per guidance from the Education Coordinator, the ECE Specialist, and other leaders, individualizing instruction as necessary
• Refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior to appropriate staff
• Develop and implement behavior plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) designed with the team, families, schools, and mental health professionals, focusing on creating the least restrictive environment possible
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
• Work cooperatively with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, making necessary adjustments to meet the needs of the children
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment, completed as per designated procedure
• Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Supervise children at all times and implement positive behavior management strategies
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance professional skills
• Affirmatively assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained
• Think, concentrate, and positively interact with others
• Work under stress and meet all deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks as outlined above
• Must pass a criminal background check in MD and surrounding states
• At least one year of early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with children preferred

Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood development principles
• Strong classroom management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse families

Physical Demand/Working Environment

• Classroom setting with young children (ages 3-5)
• Occasional home visits or community engagement activities
• Significant periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor or crouching
• Performed in a typical school environment
• May at times require lifting 25lbs - 50lbs

Terms of Employment

• Eleven (11) month position; subject to change to meet the demands of the center and the MRDC organization

Pay

• Salary is based on Education and Experience: $26.54 - $29.68 per hour

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term Disability
• Training & Development