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Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization with a diverse workforce of over 2000 employees of all faiths, ages and ethnicities who help to improve the lives of those we serve. We are the largest private provider of human services in Maryland operating over 80 programs throughout Maryland, serving children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, immigrants, and seniors. Here, you can build a career where you make meaningful differences in the lives of others as we fulfill our mission to love, serve, teach, and work for justice.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking Head Start Teachers who will be responsible for managing the classroom and teaches in a manner that creates a stimulating and constructive environment for the growth, well-being, and development of children. Position establishes a positive and productive relationship with families through engagement in the child and families’ strengths in accordance with the goals of Head Start.

Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City is a child and family development program targeted to low-income families in southwest Baltimore City, for their children to be well prepared when entering kindergarten and thus more successful in school and in life.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that children 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).
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that incorporates the principles of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS):

o Emotional Support: Creates and maintains a classroom where children are motivated, nurtured and connected.

o Classroom Organization: Creates and maintains a classroom where children consistently have activities to do and are interested and engaged in learning tasks.

o Instructional Support: Implements the curriculum in a manner that effectively supports cognitive and language development. Develops lesson plans that support individualized instruction based on on-going assessment of the progress and accomplishments of each student.

• Develops lesson plans that support individualized instruction based on on-going assessment of the progress and accomplishments of each student.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Teacher I (508000)

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education.

o Or, an Associate’s 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.

Teacher II (531000)

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education;

o 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;

o Or, Bachelor’s degree and 1) has been admitted into the Teach for America program, 2) passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, 3) participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, 4) and is receiving ongoing professional development and resources from Teach For America’s professional staff.

Teacher III (532000)

• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE). o 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.

Certification/Licensure:

• Teachers (I/II/III) must begin the application for a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) credential and received the credential 1) within six months of employment or 2) within one year if no early childhood experience at the time of hire.

REQUIRMENTS & ABILITIES:

• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions. Basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook skills required. Other Microsoft Office application knowledge, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Skype, and OneDrive desired
• Excellent communication skills including focused listening.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge of childcare principles, procedures, and early childhood teaching strategies
• Ability to be patient and composed when working with students and interacting with parents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing and includes the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Long periods of standing and intermittent reaching, bending, walking, stooping, sitting, including sitting on the floor.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Ascending or descending stairs.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work site to another.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to observe and communicate with students

Catholic Charities has a COVID Mandated Vaccination policy for all employees, which includes an exemption process.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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