Infant/Toddler and Preschool Lead Teachers
hace 8 días
Baltimore
Job Description Position Summary The Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher provides nurturing care and developmentally appropriate experiences for children ages 6 weeks to 24 months in alignment with MSDE child care licensing standards. The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring a safe, loving, and stimulating environment that supports each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement individualized lesson plans aligned with MSDE Healthy Beginnings Framework for infants and toddlers., • Provide responsive caregiving, including feeding, diapering, and comforting while promoting secure attachments., • Maintain classroom safety and cleanliness in compliance with MSDE health and safety regulations., • Complete daily reports for parents, documenting meals, naps, and developmental milestones., • Use positive guidance techniques to foster trust and emotional well-being., • Observe, assess, and record developmental progress using MSDE-approved tools., • Collaborate with assistant teachers and communicate daily with parents and administrators., • Maintain compliance with all licensing, sanitation, and emergency preparedness procedures. Required Qualifications • Must meet MSDE Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher qualification, including:, • At least 19 years old., • High School Diploma or equivalent., • 45-Hour Infant/Toddler Certificate (MSDE-approved)., • 90-Hour Child Growth and Development Certificate (preferred) or equivalent coursework., • At least 2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in a licensed infant/toddler classroom., • Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification., • Medication Administration Certification (MSDE-approved)., • ADA Training and Basic Health and Safety training., • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and actively engage with infants on the floor. Preferred Attributes • Deep understanding of early attachment, responsive caregiving, and sensory-based learning., • Warm, patient, and dependable team player., • Skilled at building trusting relationships with families. Position Summary The Two-Year-Old Lead Teacher creates a structured yet flexible learning environment for children ages 24 to 36 months, encouraging independence, curiosity, and language development. The Lead Teacher plans daily activities that promote self-help skills, social growth, and early cognitive development consistent with MSDE child care standards. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement lesson plans aligned with MSDE’s Early Learning Standards for toddlers., • Introduce age-appropriate group activities focusing on language, motor, and social skills., • Establish predictable routines supporting potty training, self-help, and independence., • Foster positive peer interactions and emotional regulation through modeling and redirection., • Maintain a safe and organized classroom that supports active exploration., • Conduct developmental observations and communicate progress to parents., • Supervise assistant teachers and ensure compliance with ratio and licensing standards., • Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development. Required Qualifications • Must meet MSDE Two-Year-Old Lead Teacher qualification, including:, • At least 19 years old., • High School Diploma or equivalent., • 45-Hour Infant/Toddler or 45-Hour Two-Year-Old Curriculum Course (MSDE-approved)., • 90-Hour Child Growth and Development Certificate., • At least 2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in a licensed child care setting., • Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification., • Medication Administration Certification (MSDE-approved)., • ADA and Basic Health & Safety Training (MSDE-approved). Preferred Attributes • Knowledge of potty-training support strategies and sensory learning., • Excellent communication and classroom management skills., • Enthusiastic, patient, and dedicated to helping toddlers grow and thrive. Position Summary The Preschool (3/4) Lead Teacher provides a dynamic, play-based learning environment designed to prepare children for kindergarten. The Lead Teacher creates lesson plans aligned with MSDE’s Maryland Early Learning Standardsand supports the development of literacy, math, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities • Plan and implement a comprehensive curriculum promoting school readiness and creative exploration., • Establish classroom routines encouraging independence, cooperation, and responsibility., • Conduct daily circle time, small-group instruction, and hands-on activities., • Monitor and assess each child’s developmental progress and create portfolios for parent conferences., • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom environment., • Model positive guidance and foster respect among children., • Collaborate with assistant teachers and participate in staff meetings and trainings., • Ensure compliance with MSDE regulations, ratios, and health/safety policies. Required Qualifications • Must meet MSDE Preschool Lead Teacher qualification, including:, • At least 19 years old., • High School Diploma or equivalent., • 90-Hour Preschool Certificate (MSDE-approved)., • 45-Hour Child Growth and Development (if not included in the 90-hour course)., • At least 2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in a licensed preschool classroom., • Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification., • Medication Administration Certification (MSDE-approved)., • ADA and Basic Health & Safety Training. Preferred Attributes • Strong knowledge of Pre-K readiness standards and curriculum design., • Excellent organizational and classroom management skills., • Passionate about building a joyful learning foundation for every child. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive hourly pay based on experience and credentials., • Yearly Bonus, • Supportive, family-focused work environment.