Head Start Teacher - SIGNING BONUS!

$5K SIGNING BONUS OFFERED!

**We Provide Year Long Pay!**

We currently have multiple openings across the following zip codes: 21215, 21231, 21202

St. Vincent De Paul of Baltimore has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to SVDP Human Resources Department for consideration.

ABOUT US

Join the St. Vincent de Paul team, where what you do is much more than just a job—it’s a cause. Our staff members are true partners in our mission to help those impacted by poverty achieve their full potential. Their job satisfaction comes from knowing that their work each day has a positive impact on people’s lives. If you are the type of person who is excited and motivated by the idea of doing good for others, and our community, come join us! We are looking for high-energy staff members willing to share a commitment for our cause in a workplace filled with other caring people. We offer you a competitive salary, generous benefits, a culture where learning and growth is encouraged, a workplace where employees are highly valued and, most of all, an opportunity to be passionate about what you do every day. We are continuing to grow our organization and have many opportunities to be a part of our culture and make an impact within the community!

About Our Early Childhood Education Programs – What is Head Start?

Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide early childhood education services to prevent infants, toddlers and preschool children for school, while also helping parents achieve financial, housing and health stability goals that benefit their families and the entire community.

St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) of Baltimore operates six fully credentialed Head Start sites and four licensed Early Head Start sites in Baltimore City. Classes are full-day and include free breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Acceptance is based on meeting eligibility requirements and available space in classes.

Head Start services are associated with positive, long-term outcomes for low-income children including higher cognitive test scores, higher rates of high school and college graduation, higher employment rates, higher earnings, and better overall health outcomes.

REQUIRED:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Early Childhood Education, required.

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist you will be responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the children, and the creation and implementation of lesson plans that successfully prepare children for Kindergarten readiness.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Classroom Environment: Provides a safe and stimulating environment that meets HS standards.

• Selects appropriate materials and equipment and arranges the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Provides the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
• Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals. Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings. Encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
• Follows written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
• Makes regular inspections and reports the need for repair or replacement of classroom supplies and equipment to their supervisor, using proper work order and supply request forms.

Curriculum: Plans lessons and creates activities that successfully prepare children for kindergarten readiness.

• Develops written weekly lesson plans utilizing Creative Curriculum as well as written individualized education plans.
• Provides daily activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem-solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Provides experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability
• Assists children in using language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others.

Assessment and Documentation: Assesses all children’s level of development and documents progress throughout the year using the work sampling system.

• Observes children on a daily basis recording at least 2 observations per week per child by individualizing for each child.
• Formally assesses each child's development using working sampling data 3 times per year. Planning for children after assessment using data from Work Sampling Summary reports.
• Makes appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT etc.
• Maintains all necessary record keeping, including daily meal count, attendance.

Parent Involvement: Encourages parent involvement and coaches parents on their child’s continuous education.

• Establishes positive and productive relationships with parents and encourages them to participate in the Center's activity.
• Plans at a minimum 2 parent conferences per year and completes 2 home visits per year.
• Organizes and serves as a partner with the parents and the classroom FSC for the Class Committee.

Professional Development: Strives to improve skills and knowledge base on an ongoing basis.

• Participates in all professional development initiatives and assigned trainings organized by the program and the grantee office.
• Participates in outside workshops, seminars and training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Works cooperatively with all other staff members in the implementation of Center plans, activities, policies and rules.
• Serves as a member of CDT when appropriate.
• Participates in all supplemental and enrichment activities such as parent orientation, transition night, and male involvement activities, total parent meetings and more.
• Attends all staff meetings and team meetings as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Upholds the vision, mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
• Assists with and attends special events held by the Center and St. Vincent de Paul as necessary, attends meetings etc.
• Creates an atmosphere of care and respect for staff, volunteers and clients.
• Other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Early Childhood Education, required.
• 1 year of classroom experience, preferred.
• Ability and willingness to continue training.
• Knowledge of and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to relate in a courteous, comfortable, non-judgmental manner with persons from all ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
• Desire and ability to work as a team player.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.