Early Childhood Teacher

Congregation Har Shalom; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time teaching position is available at a Jewish preschool, the Sherman Early Childhood Center, focusing on nurturing children's development in a supportive environment. Candidates with 3-5 years of experience, a degree in education, and an understanding of emergent curriculum are preferred. The role requires planning engaging lessons, ensuring child safety, and effective communication with families and team members.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid professional development

Generous paid holidays and PTO

Discount on Sherman ECC

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with children ages 1-4.
• Experience with constructivist pedagogy.
• Willingness to begin the 90-hour Childcare Course if not completed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Ensure safety and supervision of all children.
• Communicate effectively with team and families.

Skills

Creative

Team player

Excellent communicator

Nurturing

Dedicated

Flexible

Education

4-year education degree or equivalent

Job description

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
• **BONUS FOR QUALIFIED NEW HIRES**

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.