Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Pre-K & Trans-K Lead TeacherIf you love working with Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten children, enjoy creating engaging learning experiences, and want to be part of a supportive team, wed love to meet you!About Georgetown Hill Early SchoolGeorgetown 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.???? Why You Will Love UsWe believe in supporting our teachers just as much as our students. In our Pre-K and TK classrooms, youll be part of a caring team, use our PLAN curriculum as your guide, and have the freedom to create engaging and joyful learning experiences.We offer the following benefits:Generous paid time off and paid holidaysPaid Planning TimeEmployer-subsidized medical insuranceVoluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, and term life insurancePre-tax spending accounts401(k) with employer matchPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerWe provide an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our employees, as well as the families and children who place their trust in us. We are not your average daycare; we are an equal-opportunity employer that prides itself on hiring, training, and retaining a diverse community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.Pay RangeGreenwood : Lead Teacher: Based on credentials and experience, range $20-$26/hrBells Mill: Assistant: Based on credentials and experience, range $18-$22/hrAre you an experienced teacher?We are hiring both Lead and Assistant teachers to join our PreK/ and TransK programs that honors and celebrates each child's unique learning journey. Your role will allow you to foster independence in an environment of trust and warmth, while giving our students a strong love of learning.Bells Mill/Potomac - Tucked into the quiet neighborhood, between Cabin John Middle and Bells Mill Elementary Schools, serving the surrounding neighborhoods and the Potomac/Cabin John areasCongressional Plaza/Rockville - Our beautiful campus is behind Congressional Plaza, and within walking distance to the Twinbrook metroWhat you'll doSupport Pre-K and TK childrens learning and development through the PLAN curriculum and age-appropriate practices, preparing them for a successful transition to kindergarten.Supervision of 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 the communityClassroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staffQualificationsThe education/certification requirements for a Lead Teacher position requires a minimum of the bachelor's degree in ECE/Education or related field. An assistant teacher must have a minimum of 90 hours certification. Our ideal candidate will have 5 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, are a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skillsExtremely reliable in attendance and punctualityHighly organized and able to prioritize and multitaskTeam-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:18 - 22 USD per hour(Bells Mill)18 - 22 USD per hour(Congressional Plaza)Compensation details: 18-26 Hourly WagePI2c42b1aaacc8-26289-40163318