What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS TEACHER position at GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC?
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide comprehensive services to children in the areas of cognition, physical, social and emotional development in a clean, safe classroom or home setting promoting family engagement. Adhere to federal Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, local agencies policies and core values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts developmental screenings and family needs assessments.
- Identifies and refers children with special needs for supportive services.
- Maintains classroom environment and curriculum to Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) and Head Start standards.
- Develops daily/weekly classroom lesson plans and individualized family service educational plans (IFSP) in collaboration with parents.
- Completes daily health and safety checks conducting regular fire drills and proper maintenance of equipment, documenting all injuries, hazards and incidents.
- Completes daily anecdotal notes and observations, inputting information into MyHeadStart or Teaching Strategies GOLD database systems.
- Tracks daily sign in/out sheets and compiles weekly attendance reports and CACFP meal counts.
- Maintain record management standards ensuring child/family files have required and updated documentation.
- Ensures hygiene routines are maintained such as toileting procedures, diaper change, teeth brushing and hand washing.
- Supervises and monitors children’s activities in the classroom and outdoor play areas.
- Assist in the daily serving of snacks and meals promoting family serving style.
- Conduct classroom inventory and prepare list of needed supplies.
- Participate in ongoing training and development, case review, staff and individual supervision meetings.
- Assist with recruitment and enrollment, engaging service provider agencies and attending community outreach events.
- Conducts home visits and teacher conferences.
- Provides families with developmentally appropriate activities and information to address child’s needs, guidance on home safety, nutrition, effective discipline and constructive play activities.
- Links families with community resources serving as a liaison.
- Coordinates social, educational, community and volunteer activities with parents and families.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- One year supervised classroom experience with children age zero through three years required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- 45 hour Infant and Toddler Certificate required
- 90 hour Child Care Certificate required
- Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certification required within 90 days after hire
- 9 hours Communications certification preferred
- Current Infant/toddler CPR, First Aid Certificate required within 90 days after hire
- Current Universal Precaution Certificate required
- Preferred: Current valid and unrestricted driver’s license and be fully insured according to Maryland law
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Pre-employment Early Head Start CJIS criminal background investigation clearance required
- Pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen clearance per Early Head Start guidelines required
- Must be fully COVID vaccinated
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:
- Minimal supervision provided on an as needed basis. Monthly supervision and team meetings are conducted by the supervisor. May be required to advise and guide other personnel (i.e. floaters, substitutes, volunteers and Child Development Assistants) who work with assigned groups of children in classroom, playground areas, and during field trips, as applicable.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability and desire to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
- Ability to participate in training classes pertaining to child development, children at risk,
special needs, etc.
- Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and perform all duties efficiently and accurately.
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively with parents, children, staff, supervisor and general public.
- Ability to provide support and education to parents in a positive, non-judgmental manner and respond competently to the culture and values of each individual, family and community.
- Ability to respect participants' communications as confidential and discuss pertinent
information with supervisor and other staff in an appropriate manner/area.
- Ability to involve the parent in working with his/her child.
- Ability to follow through on instructions as they pertain to classroom management.
- Ability to implement the activity plans for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Ability to model/teach to parents how to nurture and interact with their children.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium
Lifting up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel is defined as travel to all areas within Goodwill’s territory (Cecil, Harford, Baltimore, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties, Baltimore City and the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland). In some cases, long-distance travel, including overnights may be required but is typically planned in advance. In some cases, travel may be unplanned. Home visits will be conducted weekly and on as needed bases. Personal vehicles are used and mileage reimbursement is available.
Up to 50% of working time
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate
Employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, and short-term disability insurance
- Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
- 2 weeks' vacation, 10 days sick per year
- Excel Adult High School Center staff accrue 4 hours of PTO per pay period and receive 3 paid holiday breaks in Winter, Spring, and Summer (based on the school schedule)
- Tuition reimbursement up to 75% of tuition costs and 100% of fees
- 401(k) and 403(b) annual employer contribution
- Gym membership reimbursement, up to $60 quarterly
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling and referral services
- Credit Union membership at MECU and SECU
- 25% Store Discount
