Kindergarten Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 54,570 - 137,670; Full time

Job summary

A local public school system seeks a full-time Kindergarten Teacher in Leonardtown, Maryland. The role involves delivering instructional programs, supervising students, and maintaining effective communication with students and parents. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and eligibility for teacher certification. The salary ranges from $54,570 to $137,670 per year, and applicants must meet citizenship or residency requirements. Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and protect school property.
• Supervise student activity on school property.
• Maintain accurate student attendance.
• Assist students with learning activities.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Technology use

Independence

Communication

Time management

Knowledge of policies

Student guidance

Instructional planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional certification eligibility

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Mary’s County Public Schools District Wide - Leonardtown, Maryland. This job is also posted in St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Maryland.

Job Details

Job ID: 5407406

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Application dates: October 16, 2025 to October 15, 2026

St. Mary’s County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

POSITION: Kindergarten Teacher

NATURE OF WORK: This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to direct and evaluate student learning experiences
• Ability to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare
• Ability to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides care and protection of school property
• Supervises student activity on school property
• Participates in co-curricular activities
• Maintains accurate student attendance
• Assists students with learning activities
• Takes part in professional development activities
• Cooperates with students and staff
• Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff and parents
• Maintains current lesson plans
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

• Eligibility for professional certification/licensure of the appropriate grade and or content

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time ten-month position

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

Updated: 7.2024, 04.2025

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,570 to $137,670 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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