Lead Toddler Teacher - Nurturing, Play-Based Learning (Full-Time)

Congregation Har Shalom; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid professional development

Generous paid holidays and PTO

Competitive salary with opportunity

Discount on Sherman ECC

Job summary

Congregation Har Shalom's Sherman Early Childhood Center in Potomac, MD, seeks a caring, inspiring lead toddler teacher to join a year-round, full-time program. The role emphasizes play-based learning, emergent curriculum, and collaboration with a warm, supportive team to nurture early childhood development.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years with 12-36 month-olds, Infant/Toddler Certification, and a bachelor’s degree preferred, with a commitment to safety and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Must hold 90 hour child care certification, 45 hours Infant Toddler Certification.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with children 12-36 months.
• Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Set up, plan, and implement provocations, lessons, and activities developmentally appropriate.
• Follow all school, synagogue, and Office of Childcare requirements.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and special needs.
• Ensure safety of all children with proper supervision and care.
• Support the school's educational philosophy, values, and Jewish content.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with team and leadership.
• Create and maintain documentation of student progress and needs.
• Participate in team meetings and family programming beyond school hours.
• Demonstrate physical ability to care for children including lifting and running.

Skills

Creative

Team player

Excellent communicator

Nurturing

Flexible

Education

90 hour child care certification

Infant Toddler Certification (45 hours)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Congregation Har Shalom's Sherman Early Childhood Center in Potomac, MD, seeks a caring, inspiring lead toddler teacher to join a year-round, full-time program. The role emphasizes play-based learning, emergent curriculum, and collaboration with a warm, supportive team to nurture early childhood development.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years with 12-36 month-olds, Infant/Toddler Certification, and a bachelor’s degree preferred, with a commitment to safety and inclusive education.