Lead Teacher - Preschool

Endeavor Schools•Baltimore, MD

10d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future Come join us at The Baltimore Montessori - Canton Lead Preschool Teacher! At The Baltimore Montessori, our educators brighten children's lives every day while creating a bright future for themselves. We offer a supportive environment for our teachers and empower them with the resources they need to create a positive learning environment for our students. We also help our employees build great careers. With our education incentives and career development programs, we invest in our educators to ensure that they thrive. As a Lead Montessori Teacher, you will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following the Montessori pedagogy, plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assess and documenting your student's progress.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 years prior experience working in a certified child development center
90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework - MSDE certification
Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents and other staff members is required
The ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about Early Childhood education is essential for this role

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development / CDA Certified preferred
Montessori credentials preferred; a willingness to learn and follow the Montessori philosophy

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following the Montessori pedagogy
Plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development
Assess and documenting your student's progress
Help lead innovative learning activities that promote children's development and growth
Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
Monitor children's progress and development
Create a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each day