Early Childhood Teacher — Head Start, Ages 3–5

Job overview

The Early Childhood Teacher — Head Start, Ages 3–5 role is onsite in White Plains, MD. Pay is $58,379–$72,974 per year. The Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee delivers an early childhood education program aligned with Head Start Performance Standards. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate, multicultural learning experiences, maintains a safe classroom, and supports children’s individual development. The role also engages families and collaborates with specialists to support children with disabilities or behavioral concerns.

What you'll do

• Set up classroom learning centers and maintain materials
• implement health and safety policies and required teacher-child ratios
• plan and deliver multicultural curriculum and weekly lessons
• document observations and maintain child portfolios
• conduct assessments and adjust plans
• collaborate with specialists and parents on disability and behavioral supports
• engage families through classroom participation, home visits, and conferences
• maintain files, attendance, meal counts, and reports
• complete required safety drills and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood teacher

head start

ages 3–5

white plains md

multicultural curriculum

classroom safety

family engagement

child development

cpr

first aid

$58,379–$72,974/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field, plus CPR and First Aid certification. Two years of supervised experience in a licensed early childhood program is preferred.

About the employer

SOUTHERN MARYLAND TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.