In PersonOn-site classroom setting; occasional home visits or community engagement activities.
EducationEarly Childhood Education
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required.
Demonstrated success in accomplishing the listed teaching tasks is required.
Must pass a criminal background check in Maryland and surrounding states.
Knowledge of early childhood development principles is required.
Strong classroom management skills are required.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities are required.
Cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse families are required.
The role requires significant periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor, or crouching; lifting 25–50 pounds may also be required.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement individual education plans that support children's social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development in a manner appropriate to their stage of development.
Implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum under guidance from the Education Coordinator, ECE Specialist, and other leaders, individualizing instruction as necessary.
Perform duties in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior to appropriate staff.
Implement behavior plans and individualized education programs designed with the team, families, schools, and mental health professionals, emphasizing the least restrictive environment possible.
Guide and facilitate children's activities, including daily activities and field trips, and select and arrange classroom equipment and materials.
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, adapting as needed to meet children's needs.
Maintain a comprehensive, ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, work samples, and a developmental assessment, following designated procedures.
Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
Supervise children at all times and implement positive behavior management strategies.
Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance professional skills.
Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential files.
Perform related work as required or assigned by the Site Supervisor, Director, or Deputy Director.
Desired Qualifications
At least one year of early childhood classroom teaching experience is preferred.
Experience working with children is preferred.
Teacher - Head Start (Greensboro)
Maryland Rural Development Corporation · Greensboro, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-23
Workplace: on_site
Department: Head Start
Description
The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is a private non-profit organization that provides services in response to the needs of rural, low-income households and communities. MRDC serves as Caroline, Cecil, and Kent Counties’ official Community Action Agency.
The Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual education plans for children, which help them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. The teacher works collaboratively with the Site Supervisor and MRDC team.
Typical Duties:
Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children per guidance from the Education Coordinator, the ECE Specialist, and other leaders, individualizing instruction as necessary
Perform the functions with a understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards
Refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior to appropriate staff
Implement behavior plans and IEPs designed with the team, families, schools, and mental health professionals, putting an emphasis on creating the least restrictive environment possible
Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children
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
Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
Supervise children at all times and implement positive behavior management strategies
Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance professional skills
Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained
Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others
Comes to work promptly every day
Works under stress and meets all deadlines
OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the Site Supervisor, Director, or Deputy Director
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Educations, or related field
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks as outlined above
Must pass criminal background check in MD and surrounding states.
At least one year of early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred.
Experience working with children preferred
Required Skills/Qualifications
Knowledge of early childhood development principles
Strong classroom management skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse families
Physical Demand/Working Environment:
Classroom setting with young children (ages 3-5)
Occasional home visits or community engagement activities
Position requires significant periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor or crouching and is performed in a typical school environment
May at times require lifting 25lbs – 50lbs
Terms of Employment:
Eleven (11) month position; subject to change to meet the demands of the center and the MRDC organization
Salary is based on Education and Experience: $26.54 - $30.38 per hour