Pre School Teacher

Dayspring Head Start; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Dayspring Head Start seeks a dedicated Pre School Teacher to plan and present age-appropriate activities for children, ensuring a safe, engaging learning space. The role includes developing daily schedules and maintaining health and safety protocols while fostering growth.

Lead Teacher requires a degree in Early Childhood Education and background checks, with immediate start possible. Full-time position with benefits; Head Start experience is preferred and supports working with families to

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or teaching environments.
• Strong communication with parents and colleagues.
• Patient, positive demeanor and ability to engage young learners.
• Ability to create and follow structured activity plans.

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities promoting intellectual and creative growth.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Develop schedules and routines for activity, rest, and play.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents.
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress.

Skills

Build rapport with children

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Pre School Teacher to join our organization! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Create a fun and safe learning environment
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
• Maintain the health and safety of all students

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build rapport with children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Lead Teacher: Position requires a degree in Early Childhood Education.
  This is a position with full benefits (summer off) Head Start Experience.
  Required AA or BA in Early Childhood Education Required (no alternate degrees) for Lead Teacher Position:
  Must pass criminal background check and drug screening.
  Position starts immediately. Individual must be able to start in two weeks or less.
  Job Type: Full-time.
  Required experience: Teaching: 1 year.
  Required education: Bachelors in Early Childhood Education.
  Salary dependent on level of Education.
• Be willing to submit to a criminal background and drug test.
  Have a current medical examination including a TB test.
  Be willing to work independently and as a team member.
  Have the ability to provide support and education to parents in a positive, non-judgmental manner.
  Have the ability to implement the activity plans for preschoolers.

Company Description

Dayspring Head Start is a high quality, comprehensive child developmental program for children three to five years of age and their families. The program is designed to address the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each and every child in the program by providing a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore their environments. Dayspring Head Start realizes that in order to assist the child with these issues that it must provide an arena where the entire family can be supported and their needs can be addressed.