Preschool Lead Teacher

Company: Georgetown Hill Early School
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

About Georgetown Hill Early SchoolOur mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving Maryland families" preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980. Why You"ll Love Us:We think we"re pretty lovable! 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 and Vision InsuranceShort-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer matchMedical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid 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 each of our employees and the families and children who put their trust in us. We are not your average daycare and an equal-opportunity employer that prides itself on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.Pay Range - The Lead position pay is based on credentials, experience, and location. Assistants" pay range will be between $19 - $21 Aid positions availableAbout the roleWe are looking for just the right person to help our preschool children continue their exploration and social-emotional growth while learning in a play-based environment We are seeking Lead and Assistant Teachers to join our preschool daycare programs at the following campuses:Bells Mill/Potomac - Located in Potomac near Cabin John and Bells Mill Elementary SchoolsDarnestown - Situated in the heart of Darenstown near Harris TeeterAvailable positions may be full or part-time. 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.This position pays between $21-$25/hr with the necessary credentialsWhat you"ll doProvide for the educational needs and interests of preschool children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculumSupervision of preschool 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 staffQualificationsThe education/certification requirements for a Lead Teacher position in our preschool program must have a minimum of a Bachelor"s Degree. Assistant Teacher position requires a minimum of a CDA with the Preschool Endorsement.Our ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:Excellent 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.The pay range for this role is:21 - 25 USD per hour(Bells Mill)21 - 25 USD per hour(Darnestown)PIe711b9aa8508-25660-37048956

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