Preschool Lead Teacher
Company: Georgetown Hill Early School
Location: Temple Hills
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
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 Lead Teachers to join our , , and
preschool programs at several of our College Park-area campuses
including our federal Greenwood/Hyattsville and Sunny
Days/USDA-APHIS locations. All College Park-area locations are
metro-accessible!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 preschool
children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum
- Supervision of preschool 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
staffRequirements:The education/certification requirements for
these positions are as follows:
- Lead Teachers in our preschool program must have a minimum of
the MSDE 90hr Preschool Certification or a CDA with the Preschool
Endorsement.
- Lead Teachers in our and preschool programs must have a minimum
of a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE) or a
Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field + the MSDE 90hr Preschool
Certification.Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant
experience and the following credentials/skills:
- 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.PM21PI214770277
Keywords: Georgetown Hill Early School, Washington DC , Preschool Lead Teacher, Education / Teaching , Temple Hills, DC
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