Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Georgetown Hill • Hyattsville, MD

6d

About The Position

Are you an experienced teacher? We are hiring both Lead and Assistant teachers to join our PreK/ and TransK programs that honors and celebrates each child's unique learning journey. Your role will allow you to foster independence in an environment of trust and warmth, while giving our students a strong love of learning. Greenwood/Hyattsville - NAEYC accredited ( National Association of the Education of Young Children) , and an approved private school, serving families of federal employees and the community. Conveniently located next door to PG Plaza in a growing and revitalizing community (metro accessible) Bells Mill/Potomac - Tucked into the quiet neighborhood, between Cabin John Middle and Bells Mill Elementary Schools, serving the surrounding neighborhoods and the Potomac/Cabin John areas What you'll do Support Pre-K and TK children’s learning and development through the PLAN curriculum and age-appropriate practices, preparing them for a successful transition to kindergarten. Supervision of children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and the community Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff Qualifications The education/certification requirements for a Lead Teacher position requires a minimum of the bachelor's degree in ECE/Education or related field. An assistant teacher must have a minimum of 90 hours certification. Our ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills: Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered Proficient technological skills, including Microsoft Office, are a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality Highly organized and able to prioritize and multitask Team-oriented and willing to work with others Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA security clearance through a government background screening.

Requirements

• The education/certification requirements for a Lead Teacher position requires a minimum of the bachelor's degree in ECE/Education or related field.
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies
• Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
• A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
• Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and multitask
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others
• Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment.
• Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA security clearance through a government background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Our ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
• Proficient technological skills, including Microsoft Office, are a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Pre-K and TK children’s learning and development through the PLAN curriculum and age-appropriate practices, preparing them for a successful transition to kindergarten.
• Supervision of children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom
• Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and the community
• Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level