Lead Preschool/Pre-K Teacher

The Goddard School of Forest Hill, MD; Forest Hill (MD); On-site; USD 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Preschool/Pre-K Teacher to create a safe and nurturing environment for young learners. In this role, you will be responsible for fostering children's physical, social, and emotional development through engaging activities and effective communication with families. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and numerous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those dedicated to early childhood education. Join a team that values professional growth and a supportive community where your contributions will have a lasting impact on children's lives.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Preschool Certification or a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in early childhood education is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and nurturing learning environment for children.
• Develop lesson plans that cater to children's individual needs.
• Communicate effectively with families about their children's progress.

Skills

Classroom Management

Child Development

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Creative Teaching

Education

99-hour Preschool Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Overview
A Preschool/Pre-K Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

Educational Qualifications
All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of a Preschool Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• 99-hour Preschool Certification
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
  
  • Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  • Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s)
  • Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
  • Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately
  • Adhere to a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
  • Adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence
  
  • Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
  • Create a multi-cultural learning environment
  • Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials
  • Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
  • Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
  • Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children
  • Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing
  • Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
  • Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities
  • Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
  • Integrate GSI resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
  
  • Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills
  • Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security
  • Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
  • Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
• Establish positive and effective family relations
  
  • Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
  • Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
  • Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences
  • Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
  • Maintain a portfolio for each child
• Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
  
  • Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
  • Build teamwork
  • Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans
  • Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
  • Perform child observations and document in their portfolios
  • Use assessment tools
• Maintain professional commitment
  
  • Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
  • Support a code of ethical conduct
  • Pursue professional development/continuing education
  • Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $37,440.00 per year
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person