Lead Teacher - K- Prep 4/Preschool

Endeavor Schools; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking education management company as a Lead Teacher for K Prep/4-year-olds. In this rewarding role, you will create and implement engaging curriculum and activities that foster children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. With competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. Whether you're new to education or have experience, your love for working with children is the most important quality we seek. Be part of a team that values the success and well-being of its educators.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Childcare tuition discounts

Career development programs

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive work environment

Relocation options at 100+ schools

Qualifications

• Loves working with children and has strong communication skills.
• 1+ year experience with preschool-aged children in a licensed center.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative learning activities that promote children's growth.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Monitor and document children's progress and development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Collaboration

Creativity

Passion for Early Childhood Education

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

45 hours Growth and Development

45 hours Preschool Methods

Job description

Job Details

Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future

Come join us at Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge as a Lead Teacher K Prep/4-year-olds!

At Columbia Academy, our educators brighten children’s lives every day while creating a bright future for themselves. We offer a supportive environment for our teachers and empower them with the resources they need to create a positive learning environment for our students. As a Lead Teacher, you will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum, plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assess and document your students' progress.

We also help our employees build great careers. With our education incentives and career development programs, we invest in our educators to ensure that they thrive.

How We Work for You:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Childcare tuition discounts (based on individual school availability)
• Career development programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive work environment
• Relocation options at our 100+ schools nationwide

What You Get to Do:

• Help lead innovative learning activities that promote children’s development and growth
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Monitor children’s progress and development
• Create a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each day

Are You Qualified?

Whether or not you have experience working in schools, you may be qualified to work with us. The most important quality is that you love working with children. Some of our best educators have come from other fields, including customer service, healthcare, retail, and more!

If you have the following, we would love to speak with you:

• High School Diploma, GED Equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related major preferred but not required
• REQUIRED: 45 hours Growth and Development and 45 hours Preschool Methods
• 1 year or more experience with this age group in a licensed center
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents and other staff members
• The ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about Early Childhood education is essential for this role.

About Endeavor Schools

Columbia Academy is part of the Endeavor Schools family. With more than 100 schools in 14 states, Endeavor Schools is one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies. We believe that there are many ways for children to learn, and that is why we provide schools with different educational styles and methods across the country. Come be part of a team that prioritizes the success and wellbeing of our amazing employees!

Endeavor Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.