Assistant Teacher
Company: Georgetown Hill Early School
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 14, 2023
Job Description:
Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving
Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since
1980. Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families
to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience.We
are seeking Assistant Teachers to join our Infant, Toddler,
Preschool (Twos & Threes), Pre-Kindergarten, and (K-5th) programs
at the following campuses:
- - in the heart of Montgomery Village just off I-270
- - our newest campus right on the ground of Congressional Plaza
(metro accessible)
- - just a few minutes from the Kentlands neighborhood
- Downtown Bethesda - located in the heart of exciting
Bethesda/Chevy Chase (metro accessible)
- North Potomac - minutes from the sprawling Rio and Downtown
Crown communities
- - a few blocks away from the exciting Pike & Rose district
(metro accessible)
- - conveniently located by Prince George's Plaza (metro
accessible)
- - near the University of Maryland College Park (metro
accessible)Available positions are may be full or part time and
flexible schedule are available. Your role will be to meet our
students' individual needs and foster each child's independence in
a family-like environment of trust and warmth.What You Will Do:
- Provide for the educational needs and interests of
infant/toddler children using a creative and age-appropriate
curriculum
- Supervision of infant/toddler children to ensure the health,
welfare, and safety of all students
- Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs
of each child in the classroom
- Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive
interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and
community
- Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and
positive learning environment for all students and staffOur ideal
candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the
following credentials/skills:
- Candidates must have a minimum of the MSDE 90hr Infant/Toddler,
Preschool, or School Age Certification or the CDA Certification
with the Infant/Toddler OR Preschool Endorsement
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development
and instructional strategies
- Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
- A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and
cool-tempered
- Proficient technological skills including Microsoft Office is a
plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including
grammar and reading skills
- Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
- Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task
- Team-oriented and willing to work with othersPer Maryland State
Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all
applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal
background check as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our
federal center campuses must receive GSA-security clearance through
a government background screening.Why You'll Love Us:We enjoy
providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN
curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom.
We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope
you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.We
offer the following benefits:
- Health Insurance with an employer-funded health reimbursement
account (HRA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance
- 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match
- Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid time off including Personal & Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Discount on childcare
- Paid Planning Time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerWe are
committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the
happiness and success of each of our employees and the families and
children who put their trust in us. We are an equal opportunity
employer that prides ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a
community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and
experiences.PI229630068
Keywords: Georgetown Hill Early School, Rockville , Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Rockville, Maryland
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