Early Childhood Teacher (Toddler)

Congregation Har Shalom; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid professional development

Generous paid holidays and PTO

Competitive salary

Discount on Sherman ECC

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Potomac, MD is seeking an enthusiastic full-time teacher for young children aged 1-4. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a nurturing approach. Responsibilities include planning developmentally appropriate lessons, supporting children's needs, and working collaboratively with a professional team. The position offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working with young children aged 1-4.
• Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum.
• Willingness to complete the 90-hour Childcare Course if not already completed.
• Creative, team player, excellent communicator, nurturing, dedicated, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and educational regulations.
• Support children's physical and emotional needs.
• Document student progress and maintain communication with families.
• Support school educational philosophy, values, and Jewish content.
• Communicate effectively and timely with team and leadership about students, families, and classroom.
• Document student progress and health needs; be familiar with all student needs.
• Participate in team meetings and family programming beyond school hours.
• Physical ability to care for and ensure safety of all children including lifting, carrying, and running.

Skills

Experience with young children

Effective communication

Team player

Flexibility

Nurturing

Flexible

Education

4-year education degree or equivalent with Childcare Course

90-hour Childcare Course

Job description

Overview

The Sherman Early Childhood Center is a full-time Jewish preschool at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac, MD. We are committed to offering a safe and nurturing environment where learning happens through play, collaboration, and an integrated emergent curriculum.

We are seeking a caring, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who can be a contributing professional team member in a class of young children. This position will work Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:30 pm, year-round.

Applicants with experience working with children with differing abilities are highly preferred and compensated.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Warm and welcoming environment
• Supportive community

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience with young children, ages 1-4.
• Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum.
• 4 year education degree in education or 4-year degree in another area of study and the 90-hour Childcare Course. If 90 hour course is not complete, willing to begin the coursework in the first three months.
• Creative, team player, excellent communicator, nurturing, dedicated, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Set up, plan, and implement provocations, lessons and activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• Follow all school, synagogue, and requirements set by the Office of Childcare, MD State Department of Education.
• Support the children’s physical, emotional, and special needs.
• Ensure the safety of all children with proper supervision and care.
• Supporting the school's educational philosophy, values, Jewish content, and the children and families experience.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the team and leadership regarding the students, families and the classroom.
• Create and maintain documentation of student progress, incidents, and be familiar with all student needs and health issues.
• Participate in all team meetings and family programming assigned, beyond school hours.
• Physical ability to care and insure the safety of all children including lifting, carrying, and running.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid professional development.
• Generous paid holidays and PTO.
• Competitive salary with opportunity for supplemental income.
• Discount on Sherman ECC.