Infant & Toddler Lead Teachers

Company: Georgetown Hill Early School
Location: Rockville
Posted on: August 26, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Our business is growing! We need certified teachers for both Infant and Toddler classes starting July and AugustWe are Georgetown Hill Early School and are a non-profit preschool 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.This position pays a minimum of $20/hr with the necessary credentialsWe are opening new rooms and are seeking Lead Teachers to join our Infant and Toddler programs at the following campuses:Apple Ridge/Gaithersburg - Tucked within the Montgomery Village neighborhood and conveniently located near 270 & Rt. 355 Downtown Bethesda - In the heart of exciting Bethesda/Chevy Chase (metro accessible)Greenwood/Hyattstown - Safely located in the old Kaiser building in a growing area by Prince George's Plaza (metro accessible) NRC/Rockville - Right in the middle of the action on 'the Pike' across from Pike & Rose (metro accessible) Potomac Village - In the heart of Potomac off of the intersection of Falls and River Roads, with public transportation access to the 2T or #47 bus Available positions are full time and the hours are M-F 9am-6pm. 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 or toddler children, ages 6 weeks - 24 months, using a creative and age-appropriate curriculumSupervision of infant children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all studentsSupport the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroomDemonstrate effective leadership among the classroom teamDemonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and communityClassroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staffRequirements: Our 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 Certification or the CDA Certification with the Infant/Toddler EndorsementExcellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategiesStrong knowledge of MSDE regulationsA personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-temperedProficient technological skills including Microsoft Office is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skillsExtremely reliable in attendance and punctualityHighly organized and able to prioritize and multi-taskTeam-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're petty lovable! We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their 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 InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer matchMedical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Flexible SchedulesPaid time off including Personal & Sick LeaveHoliday PayEmployee Discount on childcarePaid Planning TimePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerWe are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of our employees, families, and children who trust us. We are an equal-opportunity #GH24Compensation details: 20-24 Hourly WagePI8e38a3d9c2bf-25660-34689961

Keywords: Georgetown Hill Early School, Rockville , Infant & Toddler Lead Teachers, Education / Teaching , Rockville, Maryland