Preschool Teacher

About us Your Journey Nursery and Preschool provides the highest quality child care services to western Howard County families. Families are continually impressed by the amount of knowledge and social skills that their child obtain as a result of our curriculum and one-on-one instruction. Our director, teachers, and aides are knowledgeable and passionate about the growth and development of young children. Most importantly, we aim to provide them with opportunities to build their confidence and learn how to engage with their peers in a compassionate manner. Your Journey Nursery & Preschool is hiring for an immediate opening for a preschool teacher with experience teaching . We are looking for a silly, smiley and extremely loving teacher to join the YJNP family. If you are passionate about children and their educational success, please apply. This teacher must have full confidence in their ability to prepare children for Kindergarten. Our goal is to have our students leaving our program excelling among their peers. This is a role for someone interested in functioning as an educator as opposed to solely a child care provider. We create weekly lesson plans and perform periodic evaluations to ensure that our children are on track for Kindergarten. More than anything, we value the relationships with families. It is important to build connections with the families and children and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Enthusiasm is a must for this position. We are searching for someone who is: Passionate about children's intellectual and emotional well-being Educated with regard to development in preschool aged children and has the ability to produce meaningful and effective lesson plans Extremely neat and organized with excellent communication skills Is friendly and interactive to build positive rapport with families and staff The teacher must be patient and exude confidence in their abilities Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Create a fun and positive classroom for learning and exploration Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment Create inspiring and age appropriate lesson plans to advance children’s physical and intellectual competence Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance Establish positive and effective family relations Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs Maintain professional commitment Requirements: MDSE Qualified 45 Hour Child Development-45 Hour Preschool Curriculum One year of teaching experience Ability to manage a classroom of 10 preschool students General Qualifications Teachers must meet the qualifications set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following: Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations' 'Work Location: * One locationWork Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: Professional development assistance Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) License/Certification: 90 Hour Clock Certificate (Required) Work Location: In person