Become a part of the Kennedy Krieger team and provide young children and families a positive start in life. Kennedy Krieger is currently hiring early childhood educators for our early childcare and education programs. 

Childcare Programs at Kennedy Krieger

Pact’s World of Care Medical Childcare: This child care center is designed to meet the needs of young children who have medical conditions requiring daily nursing care and children with developmental disabilities. Learn and contribute to our team as we guide children & their families through the early years. 

Join our team and get your start as a Child Care Teacher at Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Child Care Teacher I: $1,500 hiring incentive

Location:

PACT World of Care- 7000 Tudsbury Road Baltimore, Maryland 21244

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required. AA/BS in the field of education preferred
  • 90 Hour Child Care certificate, 45-hour Infant and Toddler certificate, or equivalent education required.

Experience:

  • One year child care experience required.
  • Experience with special needs population preferred.

Child Development Teacher: Hiring Incentive $1,500

Location: 

Southeast Early Head Start: 1101 Valley Street, Baltimore 21202

Qualifications:

  • Ninety hours Early Childhood Education Certificate required.
  • Forty-five hour Infant Toddler Certificate required.
  • Child Development Associate credential (CDA) is required by the conclusion of the first three months of employment.
  • Must be cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certified.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is preferred.

Experience:

  • Minimum of one year supervised classroom experience working directly with children ages birth to three years old.
  • Daycare experience preferred.

Child Development Teacher Aide: Hiring Incentive $750

Location: 

Southeast Early Head Start: 1101 Valley Street, Baltimore 21202

Qualifications:

  • Be sixteen (16) years old or older.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is preferred.

Experience:

  • Minimum of one year supervised classroom experience working directly with children ages birth to three years old preferred.
  • Daycare experience strongly preferred.

Pre-K Program at Greenspring: This pre-K program is designed for 3- and 4-year-old children with typical development, as well as those with supsected developmental delay. The full-day program provides enriching comprehensive learning experiences for children through play and open exploration.

Instructional Assistant: $1,000 hiring incentive

Location:

Pre-K Program at Greenspring: 3901 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211 

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • College equivalent coursework in Education, Psychology, or related field preferred.

Experience:

  • Experience providing child care in an approved setting preferred.
  • Experience as a paraprofessional in a classroom or with special needs population desirable.

In addition to the hiring incentives, Kennedy Krieger offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits, including child care subsidies, free parking, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement and a student loan repayment assistance program. 

Additional Special Education Teacher jobs available at our new Integrated Early Learning Center!