Lead Teacher Preschool

Kennedy Services

Glen Burnie, MD

$20 to $22 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform responsible planning, which supports and implements daily tasks that align with the program's childcare goals and objectives. Duties include planning activities, supporting the program, maintaining attendance, and interacting with parents. Performance of the assignments requires knowledge of the basic principles of early childhood education.

Major Duties

Assist teachers with planning, reviewing, and posting lesson plans.
Make recommendations for educational development referrals for children.
Manages emergency classroom binders, responsible for posting allergy and medication charts, and classroom menus.
Assist Child Development Specialist with obtaining and documenting ISFP/IEP information.
Responsible for classroom inventory, taking and managing classroom attendance, CACFP Point of Sale documentation for classrooms.
Assists with the care, safety, and well-being of all the children.
Assists with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers.
Assists in the recruitment of children in the program.
Provides direct interaction with parents and the community.
Provides direct service in classrooms as directed by the Child Development Specialist.
Completes home visits with enrolled families.
Attends trainings required by sponsoring agency and MFN.
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience

AA degree preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in childcare and/or child development. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered, if selected candidate possesses the following combination of a I/T 90hr & 45 hr. childcare development certification, I/T CDA + 18 ECE college credits.

Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license.
Must be able to be covered under the Authority's fidelity bond.
Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.

Other Requirements

You must successfully pass a prescreening investigation, including employment and education verification, TB screening, drug screening, and a physical examination.
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.

Company Description

Founded in 1978, Kennedy Services is one of Maryland’s oldest independent, woman-owned staffing services. Over 40 years later we are committed to our original mission to empower clients, talent and community through our service. It is this drive to improve the lives of those with whom we work that serves as our vision.

Our people are the greatest contributor to our success and we attribute our growth to the quality and dedication of our employees. Simply put, we built our business one outstanding employee at a time and we work tirelessly to do the same for our clients. Over 40 years’ industry experience has enabled us to refine our recruiting and staffing processes to place the best candidates in our clients’ most difficult positions. Over the years we have staffed (temp, temp-to-perm, and direct hire) employees of varied skill sets and professions, regularly demonstrating the flexibility necessary to meet the unique needs of each client. Today we serve employers in both the public and private sectors by sourcing and placing talent that facilitates their growth.

As a woman-owned minority business headquartered within Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone, Kennedy Services is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise with the States of Maryland and Virginia, and the City of Baltimore. This status provides increased government contracting opportunities for our client partners, making us an ideal teaming partner for any company bidding government jobs requiring minority participation.

Regardless of whether you are seeking employment opportunities or talent acquisition resources, Kennedy’s expertise and experience provide the strategic advantage to get you to your next level.

Why Work Here?

Access to positions that are often not otherwise advertised and the ability to get our candidates’ resumes in front of hiring managers

Founded in 1978, Kennedy Services is one of Maryland’s oldest independent, woman-owned staffing services. Over 40 years later we are committed to our original mission to empower clients, talent and community through our service. It is this drive to improve the lives of those with whom we work that serves as our vision. Our people are the greatest contributor to our success and we attribute our growth to the quality and dedication of our employees. Simply put, we built our business one outstanding employee at a time and we work tirelessly to do the same for our clients. Over 40 years’ industry experience has enabled us to refine our recruiting and staffing processes to place the best candidates in our clients’ most difficult positions. Over the years we have staffed (temp, temp-to-perm, and direct hire) employees of varied skill sets and professions, regularly demonstrating the flexibility necessary to meet the unique needs of each client. Today we serve employers in both the public and private sectors by sourcing and placing talent that facilitates their growth. As a woman-owned minority business headquartered within Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone, Kennedy Services is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise with the States of Maryland and Virginia, and the City of Baltimore. This status provides increased government contracting opportunities for our client partners, making us an ideal teaming partner for any company bidding government jobs requiring minority participation. Regardless of whether you are seeking employment opportunities or talent acquisition resources, Kennedy’s expertise and experience provide the strategic advantage to get you to your next level.