Preschool Teacher

Celebree; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Celebree School™ in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Preschool Teacher to create a nurturing, stimulating learning environment for young children. You will develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans, foster curiosity, and support early literacy through play.

You will mentor classroom aides on their growth journey to become Celebree Teachers, with training provided and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team that values growth and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Lead teacher requirements per state agency.
• Knowledge of behavioral and developmental stages of children and licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage a classroom with organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool-aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Skills

Classroom management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Lead teacher certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Hours

Monday through Friday: All shifts are available (Morning, afternoon and evening)

Job Summary

As a Preschool Teacher at Celebree School™ you'll be at the heart of the action, creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that sparks curiosity and ignites young minds. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's mission, vision, and values shine through in every activity, while providing preschool children with educational experiences that are as fun as they are enriching. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help classroom Aides on their growth journey to become a Celebree Teacher.

Company Overview

At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways.

Responsibilities

As a Preschool Teacher, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to:

• Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool-aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency.
• This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements
• The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills. patience, flexibility.