Master Teacher, Child Development Center

Job Summary

This 12-month grant-funded position is responsible for developing and implementing curriculum for preschool age children in a team environment. This position reports to the Director/Teacher, Littlest Learners Child Development Center.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and implement appropriate lesson plans using Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and MSDE guidelines
• Work as a collaborative team member with center staff, college faculty and parents
• Assist Center Director with administrative tasks including; scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and program evaluation as needed
• Promote philosophy of Littlest Learners Child Development Center
• Collaborate with ECE community partners and CCPS to help children successfully transition to kindergarten
• Effectively utilize resources to enrich the learning environment
• Modify lessons to individualize learning for each child and provide inclusive environment
• Utilize a variety of curricular teaching methods including nature and arts based, as well as mandated MSDE curriculum
• Adhere to all safety procedures as outlined by Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care (MSDE OCC) Licensing
• Observe and evaluate children to document areas of growth and areas of need
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences
• Work collaboratively with the college education faculty in promoting the Lab School Model in ECE classes
• Serve as a mentor for teaching aides and college interns
• Assist with the MSDE and NAEYC Accreditation process
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Maintain daily written plans and organized paperwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Two years’ experience in an early childhood classroom setting
• Meet MSDE requirements for Teacher in a Preschool Child Care Center
• Maryland State Teaching Certificate Early Childhood Education PreK-3 obtained by July 1, 2026.
• A bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, or from another country, verified as equivalent to a U.S. degree, or in an unrelated field, along with experience or qualifications in early childhood education.
• Educators with 10 years of experience as of July 1, 2025 can qualify, but they must meet additional assessment criteria with a minimum score determined by MSDE on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and, by July 1, 2030, earn an associate degree in early childhood education.

Preferred: Master’s degree