What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Early Head Start position at Maternity Care Coalition?
Job Description
Organizational Summary
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades of commitment to improving maternal and child health and early care and education. MCC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children 0—3. We achieve this through direct service, advocacy, and research, in collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and communities. We envision a future where parents impacted by racial and social inequities can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy, and raise babies who are healthy, growing, and thriving.
Join Our Team!
Maternity Care Coalition is seeking dedicated Early Head Start Teachers to join our dynamic team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of infants and toddlers in a classroom setting?
Do you already have at least one of the following credentials?
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture. We ensure a fair hiring process and provide a healthy work environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.
As an employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), MCC celebrates differences and values the unique perspectives that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our organization. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that strengthens our mission, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Organizational Summary
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades of commitment to improving maternal and child health and early care and education. MCC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children 0—3. We achieve this through direct service, advocacy, and research, in collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and communities. We envision a future where parents impacted by racial and social inequities can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy, and raise babies who are healthy, growing, and thriving.
Join Our Team!
Maternity Care Coalition is seeking dedicated Early Head Start Teachers to join our dynamic team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of infants and toddlers in a classroom setting?
Do you already have at least one of the following credentials?
- AA /AAS in Early Childhood Education or equivalent OR
- AA/AAS in related field with at least 9 credits in Infant / Toddler Development OR
- Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans for infants and toddlers in classroom settings.
- Ensure curriculum fidelity by following Head Start Performance Standards and integrating the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
- Address individual needs of children in care, providing nurturing, language-rich, and engaging learning experiences.
- Model high-quality interactions and promote family involvement in supporting children's health, social empowerment, and school readiness.
- Encourage parent participation in all classroom activities, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in our community.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Three (3) weeks paid vacation, plus one (1) week paid Winter Break
- Medical, Prescriptions, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft through CIGNA
- Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary & Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter plans through Flex Facts
- Medical Waiver Credit
- Limited Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $1500 annually
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- MCC is a qualified PSLF Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture. We ensure a fair hiring process and provide a healthy work environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.
As an employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), MCC celebrates differences and values the unique perspectives that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our organization. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that strengthens our mission, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
