Bon Secours Mercy Health Hiring for Early Head Start Teacher at Baltimore, Maryland Full Time

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

The EHS Teacher will contribute to the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate educational program that will provide children comprehensive quality services that meet the individual needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers being served.

• Oversee the health, safety, and well-being of all center-based children.

• Assesses the development of children and sets goals for their development; plans individualized curriculum to help children meet the objectives.

• Assists with providing coaching and guidance to staff to ensure the successful inclusion of children with special needs in regular classroom activities.

• Communicates effectively with parents and encourages growth and development of their child (ren); participates in two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences annually.

• Follows Office of Head Start health and safety procedures ( hand washing, diapering, handling body fluids, sanitizing toys and equipment, administering medication, serving bottles and food, dealing with children’s illnesses, and supervising children)

• Reports directly to the Child Development Specialist concerning the Child Development Program and other job responsibilities.

• Oversees Early Head Start teachers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. High School Diploma or GED required.

2. Associates of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or Human Development.

3. 90 Hour Child Care Certification.

4. Current 45 Hour Infant-Toddler Certification and Child Development Associate Certification.

5. Experience documenting client services in paper files and online databases.

6. Valid CPR and First Aid Certification

7. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

8. At least three (3) year of experience in the childcare field (preferred.)

9. Leadership and supervisory experience (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Department:

FSC-EHS-Early Head Start Grant – Co. 1901

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] .

Bon Secours is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (http://BSMHealth.org) and is a not-for-profit Catholic health system sponsored by Bon Secours Ministries and founded by the Sisters of Bon Secours. With operations in Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida and New York, Bon Secours owns, manages, or joint ventures 20 hospitals and 27 post-acute care facilities or agencies including skilled nursing facilities, home care and hospice services, and assisted living facilities. Consistent with its commitment to alleviate human suffering, Bon Secours has developed more than 800 affordable housing units for low income families.

Bon Secours has more than 24,000 employees and has been recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace for six consecutive years. The Mission of Bon Secours is to bring compassion to health care and to be Good Help to Those in Need, especially those who are poor and dying. For more information, visit www.BonSecours.com .