Salary: $20.88- $32.37 Hourly Job Summary: Assists with the care, safety, and well-being of the children, prepares lesson plans, completes assessments of children, and conducts parent-teacher conferences. This position relates to people of diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Essential Functions: 1. Oversees all aspects of program development and implements developmentally appropriate programs for infants and toddlers. 2. Facilitates the smooth flow of the program and ensures its adherence to the stated philosophy. 3. Oversees the care, safety, and well-being of staff, participants, and volunteers. 4. Communicates with parents; coaches them on how to nurture and interact with their babies and child(ren). 5. Evaluates and observe participants to identify needs. 6. Networks with the community by coordinating community outreach. Ability to plan and organize the use of resources effectively. 7. Attends training required by sponsoring agency and Maryland Family Network (MFN). 8. Performs other duties as required.

Supervision: The position reports to the Child Development Specialist with additional guidance from the Director. The position does not supervise department staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The employee is expected to perform or possess the following: Communications Skills: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with advisory board members, state and local officials, private-sector partners, local organizations, and community groups. Ability to write clearly and informatively; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, supervisors, and stakeholders individually and in group settings. Customer Service: Represents the department professionally and effectively in both internal and external interactions. Manages difficult, sensitive, or challenging situations successfully. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of cultural background, status, or position. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Leadership and Management Skills: Builds commitment and supports employee growth and success. Demonstrates ability to create and work in a team-oriented environment. Builds morale and group commitment to goals and objectives. Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Innovation and Change Management Skills: Displays original thinking and creativity. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas and information in a manner that is easily understood. Understands and contributes to evolving processes in response to changing communities and advances in technology. Technical Skills: Effectively utilizes standard and advanced database software to write queries, develop relational databases, and run reports. Ability to perform Internet searches and conduct online correspondence. First Aid and CPR certification or complete certification within 30 days of hire.

Education and Experience: Associates Degree in a related field or High School diploma with a 90-hour Child Care certificate or Infant-Toddler CDA. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Minimum of one year of supervised classroom experience with children aged zero through three years. Or equivalent technical training, education, or experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions: Work is conducted in a normal classroom setting which provides comfortable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Occasional light lifting may be required, such as three to four reams of paper, four or five books, or other materials (up to 50 pounds). Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g. use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.

Benefits: This position is eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision benefits at a Cobra Rate, This Position is eligible for Annual, Sick, and Personal Leave. This position is required to contribute to the Maryland State Pension.

Kent County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.