General Accountabilities

• Plans lessons and learning opportunities appropriate to the developmental level and individual needs of each child.
• Teaches children according to approved instructional programs at a rate and level expected with progress of each child.
• Evaluates children, maintaining anecdotal and developmental records for each assigned child.
• Meets with parents to discuss child’s progress and to provide counsel or advice as appropriate.
• Maintains a suitable learning environment.
• Encourages critical thinking through use of stimulating questions and ideas.
• Uses a variety of methods and materials.
• Responsible for coordinating a comprehensive program for a targeted group of children integrating all required components including basic care, education, social service, nutrition and parent involvement and education.
• Provides training and guidance to other child care teachers and assistant teachers.
• Ensures integrated programs covering basic care, education, social service, nutrition and parent involvement and education.
• Supervises the development and coordination of curriculum, activities and special programs for young children..
• Interacts with partners, funding agencies and/or donors as required.

• Ensures program operations are in compliance with all requirements whether donor, grant or regulatory agencies.
• Represents the program to parents, the local community, regulatory agencies and donors or funding sources.
• Generates reports as required based on program activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Hours: this position is 40 hours (or more) per week and many weekends, some early morning and evening hours.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with Baltimore City and years of experience

Education: College Degree

Location: Baltimore, MD