HEAD  START OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, INC

Early Childhood Manager

LOCATION: Martin Luther King Center

HOURS/ SHIFT: Monday - Friday / 37.5 Hours per week

FULL-YEAR: 52 Weeks per year

SALARY RANGE: $52,416 TO $54,210

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field, a minimum of three years direct experience in the field of early childhood education, and classroom/center-based experience is required. One year of supervisory/program management experience is preferred. Also requires excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent computer skills; and a high level of interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS:

• Eligible for Health Benefits -- (free health, dental, and vision)
• Paid Lunch
• PTO and ESS Leave
• Holidays
• Agency Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Eligible for Head Start Retirement Plan

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for implementation of the Early Childhood Education program in accordance with the appropriate Head Start Performance Standards and applicable State of Maryland and Federal child care regulations. Reviews classroom lesson plans and curriculum for inclusion of outcome measures, individualization, literacy, culturally diverse and age appropriate activities. Acts as a resource and content area expert for staff and parents in the area of child development and education. Organizes staffing with appropriate classroom and service area staff to review and collaborate on individual children’s cases. Promotes agency in-kind in classrooms, monitors classroom in-kind, reviews data to suggest ideas for improvement. Develops monthly parent-child curriculum related at home activities for EHS/HS in-kind hours. Coordinates newsletter information. Works with college intern programs and agency volunteers.

Internal / External Application Deadline: Friday, July 4, 2025

Submit an application and resume to: Human Resources

325 W. Memorial Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740

Fax -- 301-733-6370

www.headstartwashco.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Classroom Support

LOCATION: Sargent Shriver Center

• HOURS/ SHIFT: MONDAY – FRIDAY; 25 Hours per week
• FULL-YEAR: 52 Weeks
• SCHEDULE: 10am to 3pm

SALARY:

High School Diploma -- $15.35/HR

Senior Staff -- $15.61/HR

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or an external diploma and experience caring for pre-school age children and working with parents. Ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to understand and to follow directions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of classroom operations and participation in related health, nutrition, child development, social services, and parent involvement services. Responsible to work in assigned classroom taking direction from and assisting the teacher or teacher assistant with various classroom activities.

Internal/External Application Deadline: Friday, July 4, 2025

Submit Application and Resume to:

Human Resources

Head Start of Washington County, Inc.

325 W. Memorial Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740

or

Fax: 301-733-6370

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bus Driver

LOCATION: Memorial Boulevard

• HOURS/ SHIFT: 30 hours per week / Monday thru Friday
• PART-YEAR: 41 weeks / per year

SALARY: $17.77 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver must be at least 21 years of age; possess a Class B CDL driver’s license with a P/S endorsement and an excellent driving record. Minimum of one-year experience driving a school bus preferred. Ability to follow written directions and to complete simple forms. Hold a through knowledge of rules of the road and of the Maryland State Motor Vehicle Code, the operation and function of the assigned motor vehicle, and a working knowledge of the geography of Hagerstown and its environment. Ability to read and to understand a map. Ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to understand and to follow instructions.

BENEFITS:

• Eligible for Health Benefits -- (free health, dental, and vision)
• Paid Lunch
• PTO and ESS Leave
• Holidays
• Agency Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Eligible for Head Start Retirement Plan

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for timely and safe transportation of children to and from the Head Start program. Operates the vehicle safely. Greets parent and child. Adheres to all rules and regulations concerning Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles and as required by the school bus code.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 4, 2025

Submit an application and resume to: Human Resources

Head Start of Washington County, Inc.

325 W. Memorial Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740

Fax -- 301-733-6370

Equal Opportunity Employer

Classroom Support

LOCATION: Noland Center

• HOURS/ SHIFT: MONDAY – FRIDAY; 25 Hours per week
• PART-YEAR: 42 Weeks
• SCHEDULE: 10am to 3pm

SALARY:

High School Diploma -- $15.35/HR

Senior Staff -- $15.61/HR

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or an external diploma and experience caring for pre-school age children and working with parents. Ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to understand and to follow directions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of classroom operations and participation in related health, nutrition, child development, social services, and parent involvement services. Responsible to work in assigned classroom taking direction from and assisting the teacher or teacher assistant with various classroom activities.

Internal/External Application Deadline: Friday, July 4, 2025

Submit Application and Resume to:

Human Resources

Head Start of Washington County, Inc.

325 W. Memorial Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740

or

Fax: 301-733-6370

Equal Opportunity Employer