**Early Childhood Teacher - Special Needs & Medically Fragile Program** **Full-Time - 40 Hours/Week - Contract: April 14, 2026 - August 2026** **Location:** Baltimore, MD **Client Interview:** Required (Virtual) **About the Role** We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated **Early Childhood Teacher** to support children ages **Infant-4 years** who are medically fragile or identified as having special needs. This role focuses on early learning, developmental growth, and meaningful engagement with children who require additional behavioral, developmental, or medical support. The Early Childhood Teacher will provide programming focused on **early literacy, numeracy, and social skills** , while forming strong partnerships with families to support individualized outcomes. You will work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young learners in a specialized educational setting. **Position Details** + **Title:** Early Childhood Teacher + **Hours:** 40 per week + **Contract Length:** 5 months + **Start Date:** April 14, 2026 + **Population:** Students ages 3-5 who are medically fragile, on the autism spectrum, or identified as special needs + **Orientation:** 1-2 days onsite; observation period before transition into full duties **Minimum Requirements** **Education** + High school diploma (required) + Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) **Early Childhood Certification - Total 90 Hours** + 45 hours in child development + 45 hours in curriculum planning **Infant/Toddler Coursework (if applicable)** + Additional 45 hours specialized training + _Totaling 90 hours for infant/toddler specialization_ **Required Certificates** + 9-hour Communication certificate + 3-hour ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) certificate + Basic Health & Safety certificate **Health Requirements** + Mandatory medical health screenings + TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (if applicable) + Current CPR (if applicable) + Current health certificate (as required by state or contract) **Background Checks** + FBI fingerprinting + State criminal history check + Child Protective Services clearance **Additional Skills** + Strong organizational abilities + Must meet all federal, state, and local regulations + Must be at least 18 years old **Why This Role Matters** This position provides critical support to young learners with unique medical and developmental needs. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will play a key role in helping children build foundational skills for long-term educational success while supporting their families through collaborative, individualized care. **Email resume to Amanda at amalmand@amergis.com or text 813-261-4384 to schedule a call today!** **Benefits** At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **About Amergis** Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Category:** Education **Job Function:** Education | Early Childhood Teacher | Early Childhood Teacher School **Job Type:** Contract - Full Time **Setting:** Schools **Position Type:** Healthcare **Office Number:** 0672 **Contract Duration:** 20 **Pay Rate:** $880 / Week **Date Posted:** 2026-03-13T17:40:23