Maryland Rural Development

Head Start Teacher

Early Childhood EducationPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeGreensboro, MD, USA$26.54 - $30.38 /hr

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 and classroom duties is required.
Passing a criminal background check in Maryland and surrounding states is required.
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 position requires significant periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor, or crouching, and may require lifting 25 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children according to guidance from the Education Coordinator, the ECE Specialist, and other leaders, individualizing instruction as necessary.
Perform the functions with an understanding of the 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, making changes when needed to meet children's needs.
Maintain a comprehensive, ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, 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.
Ensure files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
Perform related work as required or assigned by the Site Supervisor, Director, or Deputy Director.
Conduct occasional home visits or community engagement activities.

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 2026-11-09

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

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term Disability
Training & Development

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