Infant & Toddler Educator: Nurture, Plan & Grow

Celebree; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebree School is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to manage a classroom in compliance with MSDE-OCC regulations and Celebree standards. You will create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and maintain displays while fostering a welcoming environment for children, parents, and visitors.

You will supervise activities, apply positive discipline, document attendance, and keep families informed about development and classroom happenings, collaborating with staff and directors.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Early Childhood Education or higher is preferred.
• 90 clock hrs in Child Development and Curriculum Planning plus 45 clock hrs of Infant/Toddler Training OR 90 clock hrs Infant/Toddler Training and Curriculum.
• 9 clock hrs of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public if no college coursework.
• MD state credential Level 5

Responsibilities

• Manages classroom ensuring compliance with MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents and visitors.
• Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational Parent Board updated regularly.
• Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans age-appropriate and aligned with Celebree curriculum; manages transitions.
• Assists and supervises children during activities; counsels using positive discipline techniques.
• Ensures classroom cleanliness and safe environment.
• Completes all classroom paperwork (Sunshine Reports, accident reports, attendance).
• Communicates effectively with parents; provides regular updates on child development and classroom happenings.

Skills

Patience with children

Communication with parents

Classroom management

Education

AA degree in Early Childhood Education or higher

90 clock hrs in Child Development & Curriculum Planning + 45 clock hrs Infant/Toddler Training OR 90 clock hrs Infant/Toddler Training & Curriculum

9 clock hrs training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public (if no college coursework)

MD state credential Level 5

Job description

Celebree School is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to manage a classroom in compliance with MSDE-OCC regulations and Celebree standards. You will create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and maintain displays while fostering a welcoming environment for children, parents, and visitors.

You will supervise activities, apply positive discipline, document attendance, and keep families informed about development and classroom happenings, collaborating with staff and directors.