Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aide

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

403b with employer-paid group life

Disability insurance

Vacation, sick leave, holidays

Birthday leave

Parental leave

FSA

Job summary

Prince George’s Christian Academy (Preschool) in Landover, MD seeks a Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aide to join our Christ-centered program serving children ages two through four/five. The position reports to the Program Director and Lead Teachers.

We follow Abeka Christian curriculum aligned with Maryland standards and operate a year-round program with a summer continuation. Benefits vary by full/part-time status and include comprehensive coverage and time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• 90 Hours Early Childhood Development Curriculum preferred.
• 9-hour child care communication training required.
• ADA training required.
• Must pass bi-annual physical.
• Must obtain federal and local criminal clearances.
• Must obtain Child Abuse and Neglect clearance.
• Excellent communication with students, peers, parents and admins.
• Team player with willingness to support lead teacher(s).
• Must love children and enjoy working with them.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise preschool-aged students during program operations.
• Ensure all equipment is secured at end of day.
• Assist with all program activities as directed by Program Director.
• Ensure compliance with program rules and regulations.
• Maintain daily attendance records and generate reports as required.
• Participate in program planning and staff training.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Loves children

Supervising children

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

90 Hours Early Childhood Development Curriculum

9-hour child care communication training

ADA training

Job description

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PGCA Education, Landover, MD, US

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1751

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

Prince George's Christian Academy is seeking a Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aide to join our team. Prince George’s Christian Academy (Preschool) is an education entity providing quality educational services and developmentally appropriate practices to children ages two through four/five years of age. Our Christ-centered approach meets the needs of the whole child as we educate and train the next generation of American leaders. We are licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care. We operate a curriculum-based program during the academic school year. Our curriculum is based on a unique blend of Abeka Christian curriculum and the Maryland State Standards of Education. Our summer program is a continuation and review of what we have learned while incorporating fun.

The Preschool Teacher and Teacher Aidereceives direction and guidance from the Program Director, Team Leaders, and Lead Teachers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for teaching and supervising pre-school aged students during program operation.
• Ensure that all equipment is secured at the end of the program day.
• Assist with all program activities as assigned by Program Director.
• Ensure compliance to program rules and regulations.
• Maintain daily attendance records and make reports as required.
• Participate in general planning of programs and staff training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• 90 Hours Early Childhood Development Curriculum Course preferred.
• 9-hour child care communication training.
• Must have Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training.
• Must be able to pass a bi-annual physical.
• Must be able to obtain federal and local criminal clearances.
• Must be able to obtain Child Abuse and Neglect clearance.
• Must be an excellent communicator with students, peers, parents and administrators.
• Must be a team player with the willingness to fully support the lead teacher and team.
• Must love children and enjoy working with them.
• Must have the ability to supervise children and work with other team members.
• Must be able to lift and carry children and equipment.
• Must be able to stand for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Must be able to walk or run to keep up with the pace of the children.
• Must be able to squat or sit at the level of children, to address them.
• May spend time sitting on the floor or on child-sized furniture.
• Must have reasonable organization skills.
• Must possess a gracious, Christ-like demeanor in demanding situations.
• Must be saved, have a servant's heart.
• Must be able to submit to authorities.

What’s in it for you (Benefits & Perks):

We offer a competitive package that includes medical, dental, vison, paid time off, 403b with employer-paid group life insurance. All benefits are based on full-time or part-time work status.

• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage - large portion paid by employer!
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability – Paid by employer!
• Employer paid group life & AD&D insurance
• Vacation, Sick or PTO and holidays
• 403b with employer contribution
• Paid Birthday Day Off to celebrate you
• 2 weeks - Paid parental leave including adoption
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

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PGCA Code of Conduct updated September 2024.pdf