Teacher1-EarlyHeadStartProgram

**Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Work Shift: ** Days/Afternoons (United States of America) **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher will contribute to the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate educational program that will provide children comprehensive quality services that meet the individual needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers being served. **Essential Job Functions** * Assesses development of children and sets goals for their development, plans individualized curriculum to help children meet goals * Assists with providing coaching and guidance to ensure the successful inclusion of children with special needs in regular classroom activities * Exhibits an ability to work independently and effectively with all infant and toddler age groups * Oversees the health, safety, and well-being of all center-based children * Adheres to safe sleep, health, and safety protocols * Documents children’s growth and development using written observations, photography, work samples, and assessment tools in hard copy and online database systems * Reports directly to the Child Development Specialist, Lead Teacher and/or a member of the leadership team concerning the Child Development Programming and other job responsibilities This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Licensing/Certification** Childcare Center Director Certification -Maryland State Department of Education-Office of Childcare (required) 90 - hour Child Care Certification and 4 - hour Infant/Toddler Certification - Maryland State Department of Education (required, Child Development Associate credential - CDA within 6 months of hire date) CPR and First Aid Certific