Head Start Teacher - Baltimore City Head start
Catholic Charities of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD
Hiring: Head Start Teacher - Baltimore City Head start Company: Catholic Charities of Baltimore Location: Baltimore, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:15:02 Employment Type: Internship / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Required Skills: •Pay Rate: $25.64 -$33.33/hourly (Depending on Education) •Head Start of Baltimore City is a child and family development program serving nearly 500 low-income families in west, south and southwest Baltimore City, for their children to be well prepared when entering kindergarten and thus more successful in school and later in life. •Head Start teacher assignments are based on the needs of the program, including enrollment, staffing levels, and vacancies at each location. Because these needs can change, site placement decisions are finalized during the hiring process to ensure staff are assigned where they are needed most. •Ensures that students are properly supervised at all times and take appropriate safety precautions for children’s well-being. •Implements the designated curriculum using guides and other materials that addresses the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of students that is aligned with Head Start Performance Standards. Implements Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). •Emotional Support: Creates and maintains a classroom where children are motivated, nurtured and connected. •Classroom Organization: Creates and maintains a classroom where children consistently have activities to do and are interested and engaged in learning tasks. •Instructional Support: Implements the curriculum in a manner that effectively supports cognitive and language development. Qualifications: •Associates degree in Early Childhood Education •Or an Associates degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with an internship or one year of experience teaching preschool age children. •Extensive knowledge of childcare principles, procedures and early childhood teaching strategies. •Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. •Or a Bachelor’s degree in related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with one year of experience teaching preschool-age children •Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE). •Or, Master’s Degree in related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with one year of experience teaching preschool-age children. •Teachers (I/II/III) must begin the application for a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) credential and receive the credential •Within one year if no early childhood experience at the time of hire. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!