Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor of Early Childhood,the Early Childhood Resource Teacher will provide intentional coaching, professional development and training for prekindergarten and kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals; implementation of the core components of the Danielson Framework for Teaching and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS).  The Early Childhood Resource Teacher supports an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.  The incumbent of this position will collaborate with the Instructional Supervisor, principals, teachers and paraprofessional educators to monitor the effective implementation of the early childhood program and provide recommendations for adjustments, if necessary.       

Provides intentional coaching to assigned teachers;

Assists with lesson planning, development of instructional materials, and implementation of curriculum, assessments, and professional development;

Encourages schools to utilize data to make sound decisions for students and to differentiate instruction;

Provides modeling and strategies for optimum teaching delivery and student results;

Addresses effective learning by utilizing universal design for learning, differentiated instruction, response to intervention and positive behavioral interventions and supports;

Attends and actively participates in staff meetings;

Attends school-based planning sessions and team meetings;

Confers with school instructional team (SIT)/multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to address academic and/or behavioral concerns;

Maintains required documentation and follows required procedures and practices;

Improves skills and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Broad knowledge of early childhood pedagogy;

Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;

Ability to provide instructions that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;

Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;

Good knowledge and understanding of the teaching/learning process;

Ability to work effectively with administration, colleagues, central office staff, students, parents and community; and

Excellent oral and communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university and minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience teaching early childhood and planning curriculum. 

A Professional Certificate (Advanced Professional Certificate preferred) appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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