Lead Preschool Teacher Ellicott City

Bambini Montessori Academy - Ellicot City; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bambini Montessori Academy is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment for children. The role involves creating and implementing educational curricula, classroom management, and supporting parent partnerships. Candidates should possess a strong educational background and a love for children. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement, are offered to support teacher development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must lift 45 pounds and engage physically with children.
• Experience in early childhood education required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement age-appropriate lessons.
• Lead classroom management and prepare supplies.
• Coordinate with teaching team and communicate with parents.

Skills

Flexibility

Professionalism

Initiative

Strong work ethic

English communication

Education

High School diploma

AA in Early Childhood Education or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Bambini Montessori Academy is looking for professionals who are passionate about teaching and working with children and are excited about making a difference in their lives. Our Teachers exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning. The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing lessons that support age-appropriate academic and values curricula in a loving and safe environment. The Teacher is responsible for using regular observations and assessments to individualize learning experiences. The Teacher leads the classroom management including preparing supplies, cleaning, transitions and supervision. The Teacher coordinates efforts with the teaching team to ensure proper student instruction and social interactions. The Teacher is responsible for creating a positive parent partnership and serves as a resource to parents.

Requirements:

We seek candidates who are flexible and willing to take any assigned tasks and to work with various age groups. We also seek candidates who exhibit professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and who support parents as partners in education. Other requirements include:

• High School diploma required with an AA in Early Childhood Education, or related field, Child Development Associate (CDA) (or at least 12 college credits in Education)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working in education, early childhood experience is required
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds, engage in physical activity with children, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships.
• Must be able to alternate often between sitting and standing.
• Must be able to maintain sight and sound of the children at all times.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Pass pre-employment screenings and trainings as required.

We support our teacher’s passion for learning by providing a tuition reimbursement program as well as many professional development training opportunities. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance options for eligible employees
• Vacation and sick leave
• Retirement plan with employer matching