Closing Teacher

The Goddard School; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Professional development

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A leading preschool in White Marsh is seeking a dedicated professional to maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment for children. Responsibilities include supervising children, supporting their development, and collaborating with teachers. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and demonstrate empathy and teamwork. The role offers flexible part-time hours, allowing no nights, weekends, or holidays, alongside various benefits such as childcare discounts and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must show empathy and compassion for young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children, and families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support each child’s social and emotional development.
• Establish positive family relations.
• Collaborate with teachers and faculty.
• Organize engaging classroom materials.
• Supervise and engage with children indoors and outdoors.
• Provide personalized attention and foster inclusivity.

Skills

Empathy and compassion for young children

Dependable and adaptable

Teamwork towards common goals

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Benefits

• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
• Childcare discounts
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Work schedule: No nights, weekends, or holidays. Part‑time schedule varies from 12:00‑6:00 pm, 1:00‑6:00 pm, 2:00‑6:00 pm, 3:00‑6:00 pm, or 4:00‑6:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and effective family relations
• Working with the classroom teachers and in conjunction with the entire faculty
• Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers
• Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience
• Organize and prepare engaging classroom materials and learning centers
• Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well‑being and social development
• Offer personalized attention and foster an inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements
• Maintain clean and inviting classrooms adhering to health, safety and licensing regulations
• Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment

Qualifications

• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable, adaptable, and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• 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 Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• High school diploma preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children and families