Lead Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School of Rockville, MD; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate early education professionals to join their supportive and fun environment. This full-time role involves planning engaging activities for young children, fostering their development, and collaborating with a dedicated team. The organization is recognized nationally for its commitment to quality education, providing a spectacular facility with ample play space. In addition to a competitive starting salary, employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous paid time off, and a sign-on bonus. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Healthcare, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Sign on bonus of $750

Access to online continuing education courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education is required.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities to develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Communicate professionally with parents and staff.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Classroom experience in early childhood education

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

MSDE-OCC Teacher requirements (90-hour training)

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:

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

Teacher Qualifications:

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

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

Additional benefits include:

1. Paid time off for vacation, illness, or any personal reason.
2. Additional paid vacation days for holidays and winter break.
3. Healthcare, dental and vision plans.
4. Additional coverages available include accident, critical illness, hospital stay, disability, and whole life.
5. Access to online continuing education courses for credit.
6. Sign on bonus of $750.00.

The Goddard School of Rockville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

1. 8-hour shift.
2. Monday to Friday.

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Education:

1. Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

1. Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred).

License/Certification:

1. CPR Certification (Preferred).
2. Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred).
3. 90 Hour Training Certificate (Preferred).