About UsFounded in 1937, The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.Position SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for supervision and overall operations of the child development rooms. The Early Head Start Center Child Development Specialist works closely with classroom teachers to assure delivery of high-quality services and best practices in child development, disabilities and mental health for infants, toddlers, and their families. As Site Coordinator, the EHS Center Child Development Specialist has responsibility for communications with partners in the building, managing supplies, orders, and vendors.All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City ( HABC or Authority ) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.Major Duties
- Oversees the health, safety, and well-being of all the children.
- Provides direct support and supervision of EHS teachers.
- Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers, including screenings, assessments, and development of children's individual classroom plans.
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development.
- Participates in program staff meetings and training provided by MFN or sponsoring agency.
- Reports directly to EHS Director concerning the Child Development Programming and other job responsibilities.
- Responsible for communicating with parents, teachers, and others.
- Maintains all local permits/regulations, and ensures compliance with OCC.
- Responsible for collecting, entering, reviewing, and monitoring data in MHS.
- Responsible for facilitating transitions to Head Start or other early learning environments.
- Provides coverage in classrooms as needed.
- Leads the center's annual SRG process.
- Provides parents with information and support in their parenting role.
- Ability to lift to SO lbs.
- Ability to get up and down off a floor.
- Complete all required paperwork and other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree in early childhood, special education, child development or related field(s) and a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience working with young children from birth to 3 years old. Master's degree in early childhood education preferred. Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license.
- Must complete HABC Driver Safety Training upon hire.
- Must be able to be covered under the Authority's fidelity bond.
- Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.
Other RequirementsYou must successfully pass a prescreening investigation, including employment and education verification. Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position. Upon employment, you will be required to serve a 6-month probationary period. FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Current HABC employees who are on probation, whether due to initial new hire status (6 months) or promotion (3 months), will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within HABC once their probationary period is successfully completed. This allows time for growth, development, and the demonstration of their skills and commitment, paving the way for new opportunities within the organization.If you are currently under the progressive disciplinary process, you may not have the chance to be considered for a promotion (s) within HABC. Please review the Manual of Personnel Policies or the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information on the disciplinary process. BenefitsWe offer a competitive package of employee benefit programs that supports recruitment and retention objectives and is designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of our employees. HABC's comprehensive benefit package includes:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pharmacy Coverage
- Retirement Program
This posting will remain active until November 8th, 2024.