HEAD START EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER

NOTICE OF VACANCY

GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

POSITION:  HEAD START EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER

LOCATION:   To Be Determined

As assigned by the Program Coordinator Program or classroom location may change to meet the needs of the program.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under direction of the school principal and Head Start Coordinator plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. To ensure student success, provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

REPORTS TO:  School Principal and Head Start Coordinator

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education; or
2. A Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) or
3. A baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE); or
4. A baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to ECE, with experience teaching preschool-age children; or
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication
2. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community members
3. Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and
5. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Creates a classroom environment that makes space for student voice, student agency, and is intellectually and socially safe for learning. 
2. Develops classroom routines and rituals to support a culture of learning and utilizes a balance of proactive evidenced based strategies to manage conflict and redirect negative behavior. 
3. Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
4. Plans and prepares lessons individually and collaboratively aligned with Calvert County curricula that outlines clear learning goals, assignments, and instructional materials.
5. Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans; and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices;
6. Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment, completed as per designated procedure;
7. Incorporate research-based strategies, evidence-based practices, and instructional technology within the learning process.
8. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials aligned to Calvert County curricula that meets the needs of every student regardless of their background, ability, or social-economic status. 
9. Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development both in learning activities and in imaginative play. 
10. Monitors and evaluates student progress and outcomes using feedback and appropriate formative and summative assessment techniques.
11. Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
12. Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, cultural responsiveness, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections. 
13. Plans purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
14. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
15. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
16. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
17. Confers with parents and students regarding academic, social-emotional, and behavioral progress of assigned students; arranges and participates in home visits, teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
18. Attends and actively participates in Head Start and CCPS staff/faculty meetings and professional learning sessions. Attends board and parent meetings as requested;
19. Assist in conducting the daily health and environment checklist and meet monthly with appropriate staff to discuss health needs of children;
20. Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion; e.g., lesson plans, time sheets, meal reports, etc.;
21. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
22. Teaches summer school
23. Serves on special committees.
24. Attends special events such as open house and registration nights.
25. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
26. Works flexible hours as necessary.
27. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
28. Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

OTHER DUTIES:  Performs related work as required or assigned by the school principal or designee. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:  May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Eleven (11) month position (207 days); $38.67/hour; employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need; grant employees are At-Will employed.   Site location is flexible and will be based on the needs of the program. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

 EVALUATION:  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools and Head Start

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:  2025-2026 school year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Position will remain open until filled.  Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website

www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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