Lead Bilingual Preschool Teacher

Georgetown Hill Early School; Montgomery Village (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown Hill Early School is seeking passionate Lead and Assistant Teachers for bilingual preschool classes. Candidates should have relevant educational credentials and experience. The role involves creating a nurturing environment for children and ensuring their developmental needs are met. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Schedules

Paid time off

Employee Discount on childcare

Paid Planning Time

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or CDA with Preschool Endorsement required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the educational needs of preschool children using a creative curriculum.
• Supervise preschool children to ensure their health and safety.
• Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CDA with Preschool Endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a local non-profit preschool, and we are growing! Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. Georgetown Hill Early School has been serving Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980 .

Sobre Georgetown Hill Early School

Why You'll Love Us:

We're pretty lovable! We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their creativity in the classroom. We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.

We offer the following benefits:

• Health Insurance with an employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match
• Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid time off including Personal & Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discount on childcare
• Paid Planning Time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of our employees, families, and children who trust us. We are an equal-opportunity

Pay Range - based on credentials and years of applicable experience, we pay Assistant Teachers and Leads between $19 - $25

Aide positions are available

About the role:

We are looking for just the right person for our bilingual preschool classes. Working with Twos, Threes, & Four-year-old little learners in our program designed to enhance language skills in both English and Spanish. In this supportive environment, our bilingual program is a wonderful way to introduce children to a second language of Spanish.

We are seeking Lead and Assistant Teachers to join our bilingual preschool daycare programs at the following locations:

• Montgomery Square - Conveniently located on Falls Road in Rockville, close to Interstate 270, Montrose Road, and Wootton Parkway.
• Potomac Village - Conveniently located minutes from the Beltway in the heart of Potomac Village, right on River Road.

This position pays $19 - $25 based on educational credentials and years of experience

What you'll do:

• Provide for the educational needs and interests of preschool children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum
• Supervision of preschool children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom
• Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and community
• Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff

Qualifications:

• The education/certification requirements for these positions for a Lead Teacher in our preschool program must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or a CDA with the Preschool Endorsement.
  Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies
• Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
• A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
• Proficient technological skills including Microsoft Office is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
• Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others

Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA-security clearance through a government background screening.

The pay range for this role is:

19 - 25 USD per hour (Apple Ridge)

19 - 25 USD per hour (Greenwood)

19 - 25 USD per hour (Montgomery Square)