Lead Pre-K Teacher

Goddard School; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Rockville is seeking passionate early education professionals to join our team in a supportive and fun environment where you help shape hearts and minds of young learners. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong on-site leadership team to support your growth.

Responsibilities include planning developmentally appropriate activities, fostering self-esteem and social skills, communicating with families, and participating in staff meetings to enhance

Qualifications

• Minimum of MSDE-OCC Teacher requirements (90-hour training).
• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Prior classroom experience in early childhood education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Presenting developmentally appropriate educational expectations
• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Participation in staff and training meetings

Skills

Strong communication skills

Written communication

Early childhood education

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

90 Hour Training Certificate

Job description

The Goddard School of Rockville is currently hiring.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and creative early education professionals to join our team. Are you looking for a supportive, friendly, fun filled environment where you can help shape the hearts and minds of young children? Would you like to be part of a world class organization recognized as an industry leader nationally? How about working in a spectacular facility with lots of play space and extra amenities? Would you like the support of terrific directors and owner on site? We offer a highly competitive starting salary with healthcare, dental and vision plans, a retirement savings plan with contribution matching funds, and many other additional benefits.

Duties include:

• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Presenting developmentally appropriate educational expectations
• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Participation in staff and training meetings

Teacher Qualifications:

• Minimum of MSDE-OCC Teacher requirements (90-hour training)
• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• Prior classroom experience in early childhood education is preferred.

Starting Salary range $18+ per hour based on experience, education and certifications.

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off for vacation, illness, or any personal reason
• Additional paid vacation days for holidays and winter break
• Healthcare, dental and vision plans
• Additional coverages available include.
• Accident
• Critical illness
• Hospital stay.
• Disability
• Whole life
• Access to online continuing education courses for credit

The Goddard School of Rockville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $18.00+ per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockville, MD 20850: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• 90 Hour Training Certificate (Preferred)