Head Start Teacher

at  Catholic Charities of Baltimore

SIGN - ON BONUS $2,000.00

Catholic Charities’ Head Start/ Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and family self-sufficiency through holistic services.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore Head Start/Early Head Start in Carroll County is currently seeking a Head Start Teacher who will be responsible for managing the classroom and teaches in a manner that creates a stimulating and constructive environment for the growth, well-being, and development of children. Position establishes a positive and productive relationship with families through engagement in the child and families’ strengths in accordance with the goals of Head Start. The work schedule is:

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to be patient and composed when working with students and interacting with parents.
• Extensive knowledge of childcare principles, procedures, and early childhood teaching strategies.
• Ability to relate to children and make the environment an enjoyable atmosphere.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions. Basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook skills required. Other Microsoft Office application knowledge, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Skype, and OneDrive desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing and includes the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Long periods of standing and intermittent reaching, bending, walking, stooping, sitting, including sitting on the floor.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Ascending or descending stairs.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work site to another.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

SKILLS

Preferred

• Ensure that children are properly supervised at all times and take appropriate safety precautions for children’s well-being.
• Implements the designated curriculum using guides and other materials that addresses the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of students that is aligned with Head Start Performance Standards. Implements Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that incorporates the principles of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS):
• Emotional Support: Creates and maintains a classroom where children are motivated, nurtured and connected.
• Classroom Organization: Creates and maintains a classroom where children consistently have activities to do and are interested and engaged in learning tasks.
• Instructional Support: Implements the curriculum in a manner that effectively supports cognitive and language development.
• Develops lesson plans that support individualized instruction based on on-going assessment of the progress and accomplishments of each student.
• Perform other duties as assigned.