Infant / Toddler Lead Teacher
Company: Georgetown Hill Early School
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job 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 a Lead Teacher to join our Infant or Toddler programs
at our Downtown Bethesda campus - located in the heart of exciting
Bethesda/Chevy Chase and easily accessible via metro! This position
is full time and the schedule is 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
infant/toddler children using a creative and age-appropriate
curriculum Supervision of infant/toddler 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 staff
Requirements Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant
experience and the following credentials/skills: A minimum of the
MSDE 90hr Infant/Toddler Certification or the CDA Certification
with the Infant/Toddler Endorsement 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 others Per 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
Employer We 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. Employment Type: Full
Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Georgetown Hill Early School, Bethesda , Infant / Toddler Lead Teacher, Education / Teaching , Bethesda, Maryland
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