Lead Teacher (11914, Grade HC4)

Salary: $33,937.00 – $60,101.00 Annually

Location : Greenbelt, MD

Job Type: Career

Job Number: 11914

Department: PGC Parks and Recreation

Division: Special Program Division

Opening Date: 07/13/2023

Closing Date: 8/11/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking to fill a Lead Teacher – Child Care Aide III position that will be responsible for leading an accredited child development program. The individuals must work well with infants, toddlers, pre-school students and their families. Selected candidates will assist with implementing an approved child development curriculum in a classroom situation. A 90-hour certification and one year of experience is required.

Please note that this is a Lead Teacher/Classroom Manager position not a Classroom Aide position.
Examples of Important Duties
Implements and conducts programs that meet the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual child and the group. Interacts with the children to encourage their involvement in activities. Plans with staff the weekly lesson plans based on the center’s curriculum.

Assists with the training and participates in the evaluation of subordinate staff. Prepares a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean, and appealing and permits the child to grow and to explore. Establishes and maintains good communication with parents through scheduled parent conferences and on a daily informal basis. Observes, records, and reports significant individual and group behavior to supervisory staff.

Uses appropriate and positive discipline and trains staff so that discipline is consistent. Maintains all classroom records and files. Keeps children and parents informed of program goals and developments through written and verbal communication. Attends required staff meetings and training sessions. Prepares materials needed in program and requests equipment and supplies.
Minimum Qualifications

1. 20 years of age.
2. High school diploma or GED.
3. Must possess at least an associate degree in early childhood or related field which includes at a minimum, 15 semester hours of approved course work in early childhood education/child development.
4. Successfully completed six semester hours or 90 clock hours or their equivalent of approved training or hold the Child Development Associate Credential issued by the Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program.
5. One year of experience under supervision working with a group of children in a licensed early childhood program or has successfully completed one year of study in an accredited institution of higher learning or an equivalent of one year as approved by the Department of Human Resources, Code of Maryland Regulations 07.04.02 – Child Care Center Licensing.
6. CPR, First Aid and AED certifications are preferred.
7. Successfully complete six clock hours of approved continued training every year.
8. Successfully pass a medical examination based upon State Health Department’s medical standards for childcare employees, to be administered by a Commission-approved physician prior to appointment.
9. Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).
10. Required to complete 12 clock hours of approved continued training yearly. Courses such as “Including All Children” and the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)”, “Breast Feeding Support”, “Developmental Screening”, “Communication” and “Medication Administration” will be required upon hire.
11. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret instructions and maintain routine records.
12. Be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation in conformance with Maryland state law.
13. Position expected to work in various locations between Upper Marlboro and Glenridge Child Care Centers. Hours may vary depending on mandatory child to teacher ratio regulations.

Supplemental Information
Considerable knowledge of: (1) safety and health regulations; (2) early childhood education; (3) child development; (4) Commission policies and procedures; * (5) Commission organization; * and (6) first aid.
Ability to: (1) read routine reports and correspondence; (2) write routine reports and correspondence;(3) speak clearly; (4) organize work efficiently; (5) relate joyfully and sensitively to children; (6) ability to handle crisis situations and to use leadership constructively; (7) classroom management skills.

* Developed primarily after employment in this job class.

Diversity Statement: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.

Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
• Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
• Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
• Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
• Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 20 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you successfully completed 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours or their equivalent of approved training, or hold the Child Development Associate Credential issued by the Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess at minimum an associate degree in early childhood or other related field to include at least 15 semester hours of approved course work in early childhood education/ child development?

05

If you answered yes to question #4, please attach your transcripts for review. Confirm your attachment by answering “yes”.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you hold a Child Care Teacher (Infant/Toddler or Preschool) certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you hold a credential under the Maryland Child Care Credential Program? If yes, what type and level?

• Yes
• No

Required Question