Experienced Work From Home Health Teacher – Early Childhood Education Specialist

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children? Do you have a strong background in early childhood education and a commitment to providing high-quality care and instruction to students with diverse needs? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Experienced Work From Home Health Teacher – Early Childhood Education Specialist.

• *About Us**

The Kennedy Krieger Institute is a world-renowned organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with developmental and learning disabilities. Our Integrated Early Learning Center is a state-of-the-art, childcare facility and training hub that provides a full-day, year-round program for children aged 3-5. We are committed to shaping the lives of these young students and increasing the capacity of early childcare educators in the state of Maryland.

• *Job Highlights**

• Immediate openings available

• Competitive salary
• Remote work opportunity
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of educators and professionals
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• *Job Summary**

We are seeking an Experienced Work From Home Health Teacher – Early Childhood Education Specialist to join our team. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for teaching students with typical and atypical development in a full-day, year-round inclusive classroom setting. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to the Kennedy Krieger Institute mission, helping students achieve their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, school, and community life.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• Maintain a classroom environment that is orderly and conducive to learning, ensuring that the classroom has materials and routines that are clear and present and allows classroom staff and students to be managed effectively.

• Collaborate with parents and guardians for an active involvement in the student learning process, ensuring that they are informed and engaged in their child's education.
• Collaborate with behavioral and medical specialty care providers on an as-needed basis, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support and services.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff members through facilitation and participation in meetings and in-services, taking into consideration the ability-based needs of each student.
• Communicate effectively with classroom staff members, parents, and guardians to provide clear expectations and specific feedback, using clear, concise, and professional written and spoken language.
• Use appropriate special education best practices and demonstration project framework and tools in instruction, including effective and engaging lesson plans and the use of technology based on the content area and prior knowledge of the student.
• Utilize data to inform instruction and contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring that students receive high-quality education and support.
• Demonstrate knowledge of student strengths and needs using effective teacher behaviors that provide the student with appropriate accommodations and an opportunity to learn, while providing verbal and non-verbal praise that maintains clear and appropriately high expectations to achieve goals.
• Utilize data from I.E.P. goals and informal and formal assessments to incorporate multiple special education strategies and modalities that match the needs of the students.
• Effectively plan and develop measurable short and long-term plans that align with content, curriculum, and state standards, incorporating enhanced technology and multidisciplinary input.
• *Essential Qualifications**

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

• 2+ years of experience teaching students with diverse needs in an inclusive classroom setting
• Strong understanding of special education best practices and demonstration project framework and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, guardians, and other professionals
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• *Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience working with students with autism, ADHD, or other developmental disabilities

• Certification in special education or a related field
• Experience with technology-based instruction and assessment
• Bilingual or multilingual skills
• Experience working in a childcare or early childhood education setting
• *Skills and Competencies**

• Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices

• Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, guardians, and other professionals
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing circumsta