Lead Toddler Teacher

Congregation Har Shalom Potomac, MD; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid holidays & PTO

Professional development

Discount on Sherman ECC

Job summary

Congregation Har Shalom Potomac, MD is seeking a caring and enthusiastic lead toddler teacher for a full-time role in our Sherman Early Childhood Center. The position runs year-round, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, with a focus on nurturing development through play and emergent curriculum.

Applicants should have a 90-hour child care certification (45 hours Infant Toddler) and 2+ years of experience with ages 12-36 months.

Qualifications

• 90 hour child care certification (Infant Toddler 45 hours required)
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years experience with children 12-36 months
• Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum
• Creative, team player, excellent communicator, nurturing, dedicated, and flexible

Responsibilities

• Set up and implement developmentally appropriate provocations, lessons, and activities.
• Follow all school, synagogue, and MD Office of Childcare requirements.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and special needs.
• Ensure safety with proper supervision and care.
• Support the school’s educational philosophy, Jewish content, and family experience.
• Communicate effectively with team and leadership regarding students and families.
• Document student progress and health needs; track incidents.
• Attend team meetings and family programming beyond school hours.
• Physically care for children including lifting, carrying, and running.

Skills

Childcare cert

Team communication

Creative teaching

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education

Infant Toddler certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Sherman Early Childhood Center is a full-time Jewish preschool at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac, MD. We are committed to offering a safe and nurturing environment where learning happens through play, collaboration, and an integrated emergent curriculum.

We are seeking a caring, inspiring and enthusiastic lead toddler teacher who can be a contributing professional team member in a class of young children. This position will work year round, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am- 5:30 pm.

Applicants with experience working with children with differing abilities are highly preferred and compensated.

Our Work Environment Includes

• Warm and welcoming environment.
• Supportive community.
• Growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 90 hour child care certification, 45 hours must be the Infant Toddler Certification.
• Preference for bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years experience with children 12-36 months.
• Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum.
• Creative, team player, excellent communicator, nurturing, dedicated, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Set up, plan, and implement provocations, lessons, and activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• Follow all school, synagogue, and requirements set by the Office of Childcare, MD State Department of Education.
• Support the children’s physical, emotional, and special needs.
• Ensure the safety of all children with proper supervision and care.
• Supporting the school's educational philosophy, values, Jewish content, and the children and families experience.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the team and leadership regarding the students, families, and the classroom.
• Create and maintain documentation of student progress, incidents, and be familiar with all student needs and health issues.
• Participate in all team meetings and family programming assigned, beyond school hours.
• Physical ability to care and insure the safety of all children including lifting, carrying, and running.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid professional development.
• Generous paid holidays and PTO.
• Competitive salary with opportunity for supplemental income.
• Discount on Sherman ECC.