CDA Trainee Job at SHORE UP! Inc., Easton, MD

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  • SHORE UP! Inc.
  • Easton, MD

Job Description

A. Job Description:
Child Development Associate (CDA) Trainees for our Early Head Start program assist Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment. They encourage the involvement of the families of the children of the program and support the development of relationships between children and their families. These duties are done concurrently while completing required coursework to obtain their CDA credential.

Position Qualifications:
Trainee Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Be able to pass: Criminal Background Check (Federal & State), Physical, TB Test, Licensing


Head Start CDA Trainee:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED or AA or BS degree in unrelated field and;
  • Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree or
  • Enrolled in a child development associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire


Early Head Start CDA Trainee: 

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED or AA or BS degree in unrelated field and
  • Currently working on Child Development Associate (CDA) credential obtaining experience working with infants and toddlers or has immediate plans to obtain the credential

Educational Requirements:

  • Professional Education – Applicants must complete 120 clock hours of professional early childhood education, including 10 hours in each of the following eight CDA Subject Areas: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment, Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development, Supporting children’s social and emotional development, Building productive relationships with families, Managing an effective program operation, Maintaining a commitment to professionalism, Observing and recording children’s behavior, Understanding the principles of child development and learning
  • Have 480 hours of work experience working with children in the age group matching your type of CDA application.*
  • Pass the written exam.*
  • Complete Family Questionnaires and Professional Portfolio*
  • Schedule CDA Council Observation*
  • Be observed by the CDA council.


Job Details:

  • Job Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am – 4pm
  • Job Pay Rate/Range: Starting at $15.25 per hour
  • Job Locations: Easton, Eden, St. Clair, Maryland
  • Job Type: Full-Time


Job Benefits:

  • Limited Paid Leave
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Direct Deposit
  • Worker’s Compensation
  • Payroll Deduction
  • Paid Tuition


*Must be completed within 6 months of hire.
COVID-19 Vaccination
SHORE UP! Inc. Early Head Start requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a valid exemption before commencing employment. Applicants are required to furnish proof of vaccination.

About SHORE UP! Inc.:

SHORE UP! Inc. is a private, non-profit Community Action Partnership* located in Salisbury, on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Formed in 1965, SHORE UP! has been serving low-income and disadvantaged persons on the Eastern Shore for over 50 years. SHORE UP! is an acronym for “Self-Help on Rural Economics and Urban Problems.” Our agency’s main focus is to help people reach economic self-sufficiency. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students and alumni will be accepted and assigned to job opportunities and otherwise treated without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications protected by applicable state or local laws.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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