Pre-K 4 Lead Teacher

STEM Preschool•Potomac, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Teamwork makes the dream work at STEM Preschool -- and we are looking to grow our team! STEM Preschool is now seeking candidates for the position of Lead and Assistant Teachers in Potomac, Maryland. Come join our growing team of educators who provide a fun, engaging, and STEM-focused learning experience for children from the ages of infants to 5. Ideal candidates are creative and patient individuals who have an interest in early childhood education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in (a) child development, (b) early childhood education, OR (c) a related field including, but not limited to, education, psychology, social work, or home economics which includes at least nine (9) college semester hours in child development and/or early childhood education.
90 Hours of Preschool Certification (If Bachelors is not in ECE or Child Development)

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing a full-day, year-round, and developmentally appropriate curriculum for the class -- including weekly themes and lesson plans, inclusion of STEM-related themes, materials, and rotation of toys and equipment on a regular basis.
Providing a safe, responsive, and stimulating environment by actively engaging in daily activities and routines.
Forming and maintaining professional relationships with parents and families.
Assessing all areas of children's development using the STEM Preschool curriculum.
Developing and maintaining a portfolio for each child.
Conducting 1-2 (depending on grade level) parent-teacher conferences per year with each family.
Supervising and directing a Full-Time Assistant Teacher, Part-Time Assistant Teacher(s), Part-Time Aide(s), and volunteers, as necessary.
Maintaining all certifications as required.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable MD rules and regulations.