Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Lead

Huffman Family Brands•Severna Park, MD

4d•$61,703 - $120,712•Onsite

About The Position

At every Celebree School™, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. Child care jobs with our School family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people big and small because we all learn from each other, every day. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering qualified educators rewarding child care jobs. We encourage staff members opportunities to become increasingly proficient in their position with the chance to grow within the Celebree Organization. To those ends, we have developed and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle. At Celebree School we have an unsurpassed dedication to growing people BIG and small. As a member of the Celebree Team you have access to the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The choice is yours, where do you want to go? What do you want to be? Make your time with Celebree one of personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field OR Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with experience working in ECE for the last 10+ years
Experience teaching Pre-K or early elementary students
Ability to meet LEA-aligned instructional and documentation standards

Nice To Haves

Maryland MSDE P-3 Certification (PreK–3 Professional License)
Experience in publicly funded Pre-K settings
Knowledge of CLASS, curriculum fidelity tools, and kindergarten readiness assessments

Responsibilities

Manage classroom operations in compliance with Office of Child Care regulations, MSDE/Blueprint requirements, and company policies.
Create a welcoming, safe, and engaging learning environment for children and families.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Maryland Early Learning Standards (minimum 180 instructional days).
Maintain curriculum fidelity and use evidence-based instructional practices; differentiate to meet individual needs.
Conduct ongoing assessments and progress monitoring; maintain accurate student records and required documentation.
Supervise children using positive guidance and effective classroom management strategies.
Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, safety, and updated displays/parent communication boards.
Complete all required classroom paperwork (daily reports, attendance, incident reports, grant documentation).
Provide direction and support to the Assistant Teacher to ensure smooth classroom operations.
Communicate professionally and effectively with families and school leadership.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and school events; participate in ongoing professional development and certification requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and present a professional image at all times.