Teacher: Pre-K (3) and Pre-K (4) (Job Pool)

Caroline County Public Schools; Denton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Caroline County Public Schools is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten teacher for a 10-month position in Denton, Maryland. This job pool posting means you may be contacted when an opening arises.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Maryland educator certificate eligibility, with a focus on early childhood education PreK-3. You will deliver instructional programs to support student achievement while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and hold or be eligible for a Maryland educator certificate (Early Childhood Education PreK-3).
• Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
• Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintains accurate records and provides progress reports as required.

Skills

Instructional knowledge

Relationship building

Educator best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Maryland educator certificate eligibility

Job description

Teacher: Pre-K (3) and Pre-K (4) (Job Pool)

Caroline County Public Schools JOB POOL - Denton, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5194342

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Note: This is a JOB POOL Posting

Job Pool Postings are for Anticipated Job Openings

If qualified, you will be contacted when we have an opening for this position

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement. This would include teaching positions ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through Third grade in various locations throughout the county at one of the five (5) Title I Elementary Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and hold or be eligible for a Maryland educator certificate. (Early Childhood EducationPreK-3)
• Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
• Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and__in harmony with the goals__establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.

This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

Pay & Hours:This position is a 10-month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Caroline County Board of Education, Teacher Salary Scale. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities related to this position.The starting salary at Increment 1 on the salary scale, with a Bachelor's Degree, is $48,455 and with Master's Degree Increment 1 is $51,005.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 to $96,704 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hannah Burack , HR
• Email: [e-mail]