Child Development Teacher

Child Resource Connect is dedicated to creating healthy, nurturing environments for children by supporting families and educating caregivers. We are committed to fostering early childhood development and ensuring every child has access to quality care and education.

Overview
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Child Development Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will inspire young learners through engaging lessons, support their developmental milestones, and create a positive classroom environment. Your dedication will help shape the future of children by providing them with the foundational skills they need to thrive.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Associate degree in related

field or High School Diploma with 90 hour Child Care Certificate or Infant-Toddler

CDA acceptable. Minimum of one year supervised classroom experience with children

age zero through three years.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand and be committed to the overall philosophy of Family Support
• Maintain respect for confidentiality of information divulged by or on behalf of participants
• Possess the ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural and economic backgrounds
• Be willing and able to do aggressive outreach and recruitment
• Model appropriate interaction with young children and parents
• Have the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Be willing to submit to a criminal background investigation
• Have current medical evaluation including a tuberculosis screening

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Participate in training classes pertaining to child development, children at risk, special needs, etc.
• Have ability and desire to work with infants and toddlers, and be willing to work with preschoolers
• Accept supervision
• Communicate effectively with parents
• Provide support and education to parents in a positive, non-judgmental manner
• Respect participants’ communications as confidential and discuss pertinent information with Child Development Specialist
• Involve the parent in working with his/her child
• Follow through on instructions as they pertain to classroom management
• Implement and lead classroom lesson plans for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• Model/teach to parents how to nurture and interact with their babies
• Effectively enhance the development of children
• Write observations of children
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Get up and down off of a floor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the care, safety, and well-being of all of the children
• Assist Child Development Specialist in the classroom
• Assist with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers
• Provide informal parenting education to participants in the center
• Manage classroom behavior using positive behavior management techniques to foster a respectful and inclusive environment
• Familiarity with mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and safety protocols
• Attend trainings required by sponsoring agency and the Maryland Family Network
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and developmental milestones in compliance with mandated reporting laws
• Other duties as assigned by the Child Development Specialist

Come join an environment where your passion for supporting young children can flourish. Your dedication will help nurture the next generation of confident learners ready to explore the world around them!

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• What date can you start if offered the role?
• Do you have reliable transportation in order to commute and be on site 5 days a week in our Adelphi location?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with infants and toddlers: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000