At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher will contribute to the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate educational program that will provide children comprehensive quality services that meet the individual needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers being served.

**Essential Job Functions**

Assesses development of children and sets goals for their development, plans individualized curriculum to help children meet goals

Assists with providing coaching and guidance to ensure the successful inclusion of children with special needs in regular classroom activities

Exhibits an ability to work independently and effectively with all infant and toddler age groups

Oversees the health, safety, and well-being of all center-based children

Adheres to safe sleep, health, and safety protocols

Documents childrens growth and development using written observations, photography, work samples, and assessment tools in hard copy and online database systems

Reports directly to the Child Development Specialist, Lead Teacher and/or a member of the leadership team concerning the Child Development Programming and other job responsibilities

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

**Licensing/Certification**

Childcare Center Director Certification -Maryland State Department of Education-Office of Childcare (required)

90 - hour Child Care Certification and 4 - hour Infant/Toddler Certification - Maryland State Department of Education (required, Child Development Associate credential - CDA within 6 months of hire date)

CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred)

Shaken Baby Syndrome Certification (preferred)

Child Abuse and Neglect Certification (preferred)

Support in Breastfeeding (preferred)

9- hour Communication - Maryland State Department of Education (preferred)

Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments (preferred)

Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant/Toddler Certification (preferred)

**Education**

High school diploma (required)

**Work Experience**

1 year of progressive, related experience (required)

**Training**

Microsoft Word and Outlook software (required)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com