Lead and Assistant Early Childhood Teachers

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day. 

Our client is looking for fun, nurturing, and energetic Early Childhood Teachers to join their premier preschool in Bethesda, MD. This is a wonderful opportunity for educators who love working with children and want to be part of a supportive school community that values early childhood education!

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Full-Time and Part-Time; Monday – Friday; year-round employment

Open Positions

• Lead Teacher: working with the age group of your choice between Infants, Toddlers, or Preschool and the shift would be 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday 
• Assistant Floater Teacher: must be willing to work with all age groups between 6 weeks to 5 years old and the shift would be 3:00pm or 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday 

Salary

• Lead Teacher: $19.00 – $23.00/hour pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience
• Assistant Teacher: $17.00 – $19.00/hour pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Simple IRA with match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Child-Enrollment Discount
• Professional Development Assistance
• Continuing Education Assistance

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Supervise and engage children in educational and play activities
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom
• Monitor and ensure the well-being of each child in your care
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance your skills and stay updated on best practices in early childhood education
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress and any concerns
• Plan, create and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum
• Maintain educational portfolios for each child

Qualifications – Lead Teacher

• REQUIRED Education: Maryland 90-Hour Child Care Certification, a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification, or a completed degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field 
• REQUIRED Experience: 1 year of experience in a licensed Early Childhood Education facility

Qualifications – Assistant Teacher

• REQUIRED Education: High School Diploma 
• REQUIRED Experience: 1 year of experience working with children in any capacity (babysitting and nannying welcomed!) 
• PREFERRED Education: Maryland Child Care Aide Certification (the school will also help you to obtain this certification!)
• PREFERRED Experience: 1 year of experience working with children in an Early Childhood Education facility or in a professional setting

Qualifications – All Positions

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must meet background check eligibility
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations – for Infant and Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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