Job Description:
The primary responsibility of the Early Head Start Teacher shall focus on
implementing a comprehensive, early childhood development classroom as required
by SHORE UP! Inc. and the Head Start Performance Standards in collaboration with
other Early Head Start staff, families, and community partners. The Early Head Start
teacher is expected to:
i. Plan and provide learning opportunities to students which support growth in the
areas of cognition, early literacy and language, social development, play skills,
fine and gross motor development, fine arts, adaptive/self-care skills, health and
nutrition.
ii. Implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student
progress.
iii. Follow Early Head Start and school district policies for referring children for
further diagnostic evaluation when necessary.
iv. Communicate with Early Head Start families on a regular basis via home visits,
parent conferences, written materials and informal personal and telephone
contacts.
v. Promote and model good health and nutrition practices to children and families.
vi. Monitor the health and safety of students while at school.
vii. Use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable
behavior.
viii. Maintain written reports and records as required by the Early Head Start program.
ix. Maintain a positive working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and
community members that will promote effective communication and
collaboration.
x. Actively seek to involve parents and families in the educational process and
development of their children.
xi. Maintain the confidentiality of students and families as set forth in SHORE UP!
Inc. and Early Head Start policies.
xii. Provide appropriate work directions and oversee the daily responsibilities of the
Early Head Start classroom volunteers.
xiii. Participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
xiv. Maintain knowledge in the current trends and research in the field of early
childhood education.
xv. Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials.
xvi. Other duties as assigned.
Job Benefits:
• Paid Leave (personal, vacation, sick, funeral, 13 paid holidays)
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription plan)
• Short-term Disability
• Life & Supplemental Insurance
• Liability Insurance
• Workman’s Compensation
• Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
• 403(b) Option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
