Early Childhood Education Teacher Pool ($60,000+)

Dorchester County Public Schools; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County Public Schools in Cambridge, Maryland, is seeking potential Early Childhood Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. You will work under the principal to support student growth and meet Maryland standards, creating a positive learning environment and developing lesson plans.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, planning for diverse learners, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Maryland teaching certificate eligibility or possession.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of DCPS curriculum and instructional practices.
• Ability to infuse technology into instruction.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets students' needs and goals.
• Regularly instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Creates a supportive learning environment and assesses progress.
• Provides instruction for all students including those with disabilities.
• Prepares for classes and maintains required records.
• Collaborates with staff and admin on policies and student life.
• Supervises assistants and volunteers as needed.
• Participates in school management and committees.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Multicultural education

Communication skills

Collaboration with staff

Student development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Education technology

Job description

Early Childhood Education Teacher Pool ($60,000+)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5518209

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for potential Early Childhood Education Teachers that may become available for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Working under the direction of the school principal, this position works with students in decision making, interpersonal development, and academic growth by providing the strategies, resources, and instruction to enable each student to meet the demands of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards. Teachers are responsible for creating a supportive learning environment. They also develop and implement lesson plans and assess student progress.

DUTIES

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student;
• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
• Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities;
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior;
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students;
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of DCPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
• Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives;
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central staff as required. Provides input when necessary to student IEP's;
• Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, DCPS policy and administrative regulation;
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms;
• Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual;
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers. May evaluate assistant’s job performance with department heads and/or administrators;
• Appraises his/her own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence;
• Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program;
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess, or be eligible for, a Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate;
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• Knowledge of Dorchester County Public Schools curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, Dorchester County Public Schools policies, and effective instructional practices;
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multi-cultural education;
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
• Proficiency in the Maryland Teacher Technology Standards;
• Possess an understanding of the Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students;
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community; and
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• CAMBRIDGE, Maryland 21613
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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