Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Celebree; Ellicott City, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Continuing Education Units

Tiers Program

Career Development

Short Term Disability

401K Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Child Care Discounts

Orientation Program

Employee Referral Bonuses

Monthly Team Building Initiatives

Onboarding Cost Reimbursement

Free Uniform Items

Job summary

Celebree School in Maryland is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher and deliver a high-quality, full-day prekindergarten program aligned with Maryland standards. You will engage with families, supervise activities, and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma with CDA or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or documented early childhood experience as per the eligibility

Qualifications

• To qualify as an Assistant Teacher in an eligible private provider program, an educator must have a High School Diploma and pursue CDA or an Associate Degree.
• OR Experience Pathway requiring documented early childhood education experience.
• Regulatory alignment with Maryland standards is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom management and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in implementing curriculum aligned with Maryland standards.
• Support small group instruction and family engagement.

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA) – Preschool Designation

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Job description

Description

At every Celebree School™, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. Child care jobs with our School family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people big and small because we all learn from each other, every day. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering qualified educators rewarding child care jobs. We encourage staff members opportunities to become increasingly proficient in their position with the chance to grow within the Celebree Organization. To those ends, we have developed and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle.

At Celebree School we have an unsurpassed dedication to growing people BIG and small. As a member of the Celebree Team you have access to the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The choice is yours, where do you want to go? What do you want to be? Make your time with Celebree one of personal and professional growth.

Full Time (30+ hour per week) Benefits Offered

• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tiers Program
• Career Development
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Child Care Discounts
• Orientation Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Monthly Team Building Initiatives
• Onboarding Cost Reimbursement
• Free Uniform Items

**not an all inclusive list**

The Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher assists in the planning and directing of operations of the assigned classroom to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld. Supports the Lead Teacher in delivering a high-quality, developmentally appropriate full-day prekindergarten program aligned with the Maryland Blueprint for the Future and Maryland Early Learning Standards. Supports classroom instruction, child supervision, documentation, and family engagement to ensure a safe, nurturing, and academically rich learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Support classroom management in compliance with all regulations, policies, and company standards.
• Assist in implementing curriculum aligned with Maryland Early Learning Standards.
• Support small group instruction, individualized learning, and child assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, student records, documentation, and daily reports.
• Reinforce literacy, math, and social-emotional development.
• Supervise children during all activities using positive guidance techniques.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Support effective classroom transitions and engaging displays.
• Communicate professionally and positively with families.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and Director to address classroom needs.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and school events.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance at all times.
• Complete required annual professional development (minimum 20 hours).

Requirements

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.

Education/Experience:

To qualify as an Assistant Teacher in an eligible private provider program, an educator must:

Required:

Option 1:

• Hold a High School Diploma, AND
• On or before July 1, 2027:

• o Earn and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) – Preschool Designation, OR
• o Hold an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

OR Option 2 (Experience Pathway):

• As of July 1, 2024, have documented experience actively providing early childhood education services for:

• o Minimum 15 years
• o At least 20 hours per week
• o 180 days per year

Pay Scale:

$17-$25 per hour

*Salary determined based on education and experience requirements*