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Job Title:  Early Head Start Center Director

Job Code:  091009

Post Date:  09/10/2009

Description:  Early Head Start (EHS) program in Montgomery County seeks a director for a licensed child development center.  Supervise classroom teachers as they promote optimal child development and ensure health and safety.  Responsible for coordinating Maryland Office of Child Care regulations as well as Head Start Performance Standards.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related child development field required; Master's degree preferred.  Minimim of 3 semester hours of approved training in care of infants and toddlers.  Previous supervisory experience in a child care or human services program, and two years of experience working under supervision in a licensed facility with children ages 0-3.  Working knowledge of developmental curriculum and MSDE licensing regulations.  Good written and oral communications skills, fluency in Spanish preferred.  Must demonstrate flexibility and leadership skills, and have use of reliable car for work purposes.  Fax cover letter and resume to 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or email to allenc@fs-inc.org.

Job Title:  Family Support Workers

Job Code:  091009

Post Date:  09/10/2009

Description:  Home visiting program in Montgomery County seeks Family Support Workers.  Program promotes healthy child development and school readiness among multi-ethnic families during weekly home visits and monthly group activities.  Good communication and record keeping skills a must.

Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalency, and demonstrated knowledge of parenting skills, early childhood, and case planning practice required.  Bachelor's degree in human services field preferred.  Ability to maintain flexible work schedule, including some evening and weekend hours.  Must have use of reliable car for work purposes and valid driver's license. Fax cover letter and resume to 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or email to allenc@fs-inc.org.

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Job Title:  Senior Staff (Preschool)

Job Code:  022309

Post Date:  02/23/2009

Description:  Under the direct supervision of the Educational Director, staff will coordinate daily activities in the Child Development Center located in Clarksburg, MD.  Duties will include establishing a nurturing, supportive, and stimulating relationship with children through strong communication skills and an individualized approach to each child.  This is a 40-hour position.

Qualifications: At a minimum 90 hours of Early Childhood Development prefer Early Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or an Associate of Arts or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, or a related field. Experience working with zero to five population.  A nurturing, patient, mature, organized, calm manner.  Ability to communicate well with parents, community, professionals and deal with a variety of personalities and situations with children, staff and parents.  Sensitivity to parent issues and ability to build a partnership for their child’s care. Meet qualifications for approval by the Maryland State Department of Education under COMAR 13A.09.09.  Ability to lift 40 lbs. Fax cover letter and resume to 301-840-9621 or email to queenn@fs-inc.org

Job Title:  Senior Staff (Infants and Toddlers)

Job Code:  022309

Post Date:  02/23/2009

Description:  Under the direct supervision of the Educational Director, staff will coordinate daily activities in the Child Development Center located in Clarksburg, MD.  Duties will include establishing a nurturing, supportive, and stimulating relationship with children through strong communication skills and an individualized approach to each child.  This is a 40-hour position.

Qualifications: At a minimum 90 hours of Early Childhood Development, with additional 45 clock hours of infant and toddler coursework.  Experience working with zero to five population.  A nurturing, patient, mature, organized, calm manner.  Ability to communicate well with parents, community, professionals and deal with a variety of personalities and situations with children, staff and parents.  Sensitivity to parent issues and ability to build a partnership for their child’s care. Meet qualifications for approval by the Maryland State Department of Education under COMAR 13A.09.09.  Ability to lift 40 lbs.  Fax cover letter and resume to 301-840-9621 or email to queenn@fs-inc.org

Job Title:  Assistant or Aide

Job Code:  022309

Post Date:  02/23/2009

Description:  Under the direct supervision of the Educational Director, coordinate daily activities in the Child Development Center, located in Clarksburg, MD.  Duties will include: assist with maintenance and organization of classrooms and materials in child development center; provide coverage as necessary during teacher break times; Establish a nurturing, supportive, and stimulating relationship with children through strong communication skills and an individualized approach to each child. This is a 40 hour position. 

Qualifications: Must be 16 years of age. Previous experience working with zero to five population in a group setting preferred. Ability to communicate well with a variety of personalities and situations with children, staff, and parents.  Meet qualifications for approval by the Maryland State Department of Education under COMAR 13A.14.02.  Ability to lift 40 lbs.  Fax cover letter and resume to 301-840-9621 or email to queenn@fs-inc.org