The Arc Montgomery County
Infant Child Care Teacher (Level 1)
The Arc Montgomery County, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Infant Child Care Teacher (Level 1)
The Arc Montgomery County is seeking an energetic and dedicated Infant Child Care Teacher for our unique fully inclusive childcare center supporting children with special health care needs, disabilities, and typical infants. This position is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, less than 1 mile from Holy Cross Hospital.
Pay Range $21.54/hr – $22.63/hr. For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1,000.00. Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website for more details.
Location Silver Spring, Maryland.
About KFICCC KFICCC is Maryland’s only fully inclusive childcare center, where children with and without disabilities and special medical needs play, grow, learn, and explore together. Our family‑centered program offers embedded preschool, special education, early intervention therapies, and on‑site nursing support to provide seamless services for every family.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities Supervision
Orient, train, support, and supervise within the assigned classroom Associate Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Substitutes, Student Teachers, and Volunteers, ensuring their duties are completed appropriately.
In collaboration with the Center Director and Program Administrator, participate in evaluating employees and volunteers within the assigned classroom, including feedback from others.
Manage communication and collaboration within the teaching team to benefit the children and families supported, including provision of additional support/training as needed.
Inclusion and Engagement for Children Supported
Facilitate and model inclusive interactions and relationships.
Provide inclusive choices and opportunities for decision‑making.
Support accessing and participating in community activities and events, allowing dignity of risk with appropriate safeguards.
Needs and Goals of Children Supported
Plan, prepare and implement activities and curriculum which benefit children and meet their identified needs.
Ensure individual care plans and IEPs (if applicable) are appropriate and implemented correctly.
Utilize developmental/educational screening and inventory tools to validate progress and support updating goals.
Ensure encouragement and support of children’s active participation in achieving their identified goals and developing their interests.
Promote increased independence in all aspects of life, especially communication, activities of daily living, and community engagement.
Assist in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships which expand social circles.
Health and Safety of Children Supported
Provide appropriate care to all children using current best‑practices, maintaining visual and auditory supervision, and maintaining required adult:child ratios.
Assist with health needs, as determined by nursing care plans, behavior plans, physician’s notes, etc., implementing necessary precautions or procedures.
Provide personal care assistance and food preparation/food service assistance, implementing required protocols.
Provide timely information/feedback to supervisor and nurse (as needed) related to concerns or problems.
Ensure service delivery environment is clean, tidy, and free from hazards, and equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained.
Report environmental issues and concerns to supervisor and follow up as needed.
Implement appropriate action during emergencies, including requests for emergency assistance and notifications to nurse (as needed) and supervisor.
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Complete written records of support services provided, ensuring the data is accurate, concise, and clear, and indicates how those services fulfill identified requirements.
Review records to understand children’s medical, educational, and developmental status and care needs, educating other employees as needed.
Report all incidents according to established policies and procedures and follow up as needed.
Maintain records as required, cooperating and consulting with others as needed.
Professional Development and Credentialing
Collaborate with other stakeholders to create a well‑rounded, comprehensive program which meets the needs of the children and families enrolled.
Support accreditation standards and process.
Complete at least 24 Core of Knowledge training hours annually.
Apply for state childcare credentials and renew annually to work toward/maintain a minimum Level 5 credential.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalency plus 90 Hours Certification (45 hours of Curriculum and 45 hours of Child Development); or high school diploma or GED equivalency plus CDA credential (Child Development Associate).
3 years of documented experience in a fully inclusive childcare center (includes children that are typically developing, medically fragile, and with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) actively providing services in early childhood education to the specific age group to which the teacher is assigned for a minimum of 180 days per year and 20 hours per week OR 6 years of documented experience in any other type of childcare center actively providing services in early childhood education to the specific age group to which the teacher is assigned for a minimum of 180 days per year and 20 hours per week. (Infants – 6 weeks to 18 months; toddlers – 18 months to 3 years; PreK – 3‑4 years).
Continuous enrollment in an MSDE approved program that will result in completion of an associate degree (AA) or bachelor (BA) in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Child Development.
Successful completion of pre‑employment medical examination and TB testing.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
Ability to read and write in English and have a good understanding of the English language.
Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 pounds.
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or walking, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.
EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Pay Range $21.54/hr – $22.63/hr. For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1,000.00. Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website for more details.
Location Silver Spring, Maryland.
About KFICCC KFICCC is Maryland’s only fully inclusive childcare center, where children with and without disabilities and special medical needs play, grow, learn, and explore together. Our family‑centered program offers embedded preschool, special education, early intervention therapies, and on‑site nursing support to provide seamless services for every family.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities Supervision
Orient, train, support, and supervise within the assigned classroom Associate Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Substitutes, Student Teachers, and Volunteers, ensuring their duties are completed appropriately.
In collaboration with the Center Director and Program Administrator, participate in evaluating employees and volunteers within the assigned classroom, including feedback from others.
Manage communication and collaboration within the teaching team to benefit the children and families supported, including provision of additional support/training as needed.
Inclusion and Engagement for Children Supported
Facilitate and model inclusive interactions and relationships.
Provide inclusive choices and opportunities for decision‑making.
Support accessing and participating in community activities and events, allowing dignity of risk with appropriate safeguards.
Needs and Goals of Children Supported
Plan, prepare and implement activities and curriculum which benefit children and meet their identified needs.
Ensure individual care plans and IEPs (if applicable) are appropriate and implemented correctly.
Utilize developmental/educational screening and inventory tools to validate progress and support updating goals.
Ensure encouragement and support of children’s active participation in achieving their identified goals and developing their interests.
Promote increased independence in all aspects of life, especially communication, activities of daily living, and community engagement.
Assist in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships which expand social circles.
Health and Safety of Children Supported
Provide appropriate care to all children using current best‑practices, maintaining visual and auditory supervision, and maintaining required adult:child ratios.
Assist with health needs, as determined by nursing care plans, behavior plans, physician’s notes, etc., implementing necessary precautions or procedures.
Provide personal care assistance and food preparation/food service assistance, implementing required protocols.
Provide timely information/feedback to supervisor and nurse (as needed) related to concerns or problems.
Ensure service delivery environment is clean, tidy, and free from hazards, and equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained.
Report environmental issues and concerns to supervisor and follow up as needed.
Implement appropriate action during emergencies, including requests for emergency assistance and notifications to nurse (as needed) and supervisor.
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Complete written records of support services provided, ensuring the data is accurate, concise, and clear, and indicates how those services fulfill identified requirements.
Review records to understand children’s medical, educational, and developmental status and care needs, educating other employees as needed.
Report all incidents according to established policies and procedures and follow up as needed.
Maintain records as required, cooperating and consulting with others as needed.
Professional Development and Credentialing
Collaborate with other stakeholders to create a well‑rounded, comprehensive program which meets the needs of the children and families enrolled.
Support accreditation standards and process.
Complete at least 24 Core of Knowledge training hours annually.
Apply for state childcare credentials and renew annually to work toward/maintain a minimum Level 5 credential.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalency plus 90 Hours Certification (45 hours of Curriculum and 45 hours of Child Development); or high school diploma or GED equivalency plus CDA credential (Child Development Associate).
3 years of documented experience in a fully inclusive childcare center (includes children that are typically developing, medically fragile, and with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) actively providing services in early childhood education to the specific age group to which the teacher is assigned for a minimum of 180 days per year and 20 hours per week OR 6 years of documented experience in any other type of childcare center actively providing services in early childhood education to the specific age group to which the teacher is assigned for a minimum of 180 days per year and 20 hours per week. (Infants – 6 weeks to 18 months; toddlers – 18 months to 3 years; PreK – 3‑4 years).
Continuous enrollment in an MSDE approved program that will result in completion of an associate degree (AA) or bachelor (BA) in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Child Development.
Successful completion of pre‑employment medical examination and TB testing.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
Ability to read and write in English and have a good understanding of the English language.
Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 pounds.
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or walking, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.
EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Individual and Family Services
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