Shore Up is Hiring a DELC EHS Teacher / CDA Trainee Near Dorchester, MD
Job DescriptionChild Development Associate (CDA) Trainees for our Early Head Start program assist Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment. They encourage the involvement of the families of the children of the program and support the development of relationships between children and their families. These duties are done concurrently while completing required coursework to obtain their CDA credential. Position QualificationsTrainee Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Be able to pass: Criminal Background Check (Federal & State), Physical, TB Test, Licensing
Educational Requirements
Professional Education – Applicants must complete 120 clock hours of professional early childhood education, including 10 hours in each of the following eight CDA Subject Areas: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment, Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development, Supporting children’s social and emotional development, Building productive relationships with families, Managing an effective program operation, Maintaining a commitment to professionalism, Observing and recording children’s behavior, Understanding the principles of child development and learning
Have 480 hours of work experience working with children in the age group matching your type of CDA application.*
Pass the written exam.*
Complete Family Questionnaires and Professional Portfolio*
Schedule CDA Council Observation*
Be observed by the CDA council.
Job Details
Job Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am – 4pm
COVID-19 Vaccination SHORE UP! Inc. Early Head Start requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a valid exemption before commencing employment. Applicants are required to furnish proof of vaccination. About SHORE UP! Inc.:SHORE UP! Inc. is a private, non-profit Community Action Partnership* located in Salisbury, on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Formed in 1965, SHORE UP! has been serving low-income and disadvantaged persons on the Eastern Shore for over 50 years. SHORE UP! is an acronym for “Self-Help on Rural Economics and Urban Problems.” Our agency’s main focus is to help people reach economic self-sufficiency. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students and alumni will be accepted and assigned to job opportunities and otherwise treated without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications protected by applicable state or local laws.