Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aide

First Baptist Church of Glenarden • Landover, MD

5h • $15 - $17

About The Position

Prince George's Christian Academy is seeking a Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aide for its licensed preschool program serving children ages two through four/five. The academy provides developmentally appropriate, curriculum-based education during the academic school year, combining the Abeka Christian curriculum with Maryland State Standards of Education. Its Christ-centered approach focuses on the whole child. The summer program reviews learning from the school year while incorporating fun.

The Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aide teaches and supervises preschool-aged students during program operations and supports assigned activities, program compliance, recordkeeping, planning, and staff training. The role receives direction and guidance from the Program Director, Team Leaders, and Lead Teachers.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Complete 9-hour child care communication training.
• Have Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training.
• Be able to pass a bi-annual physical.
• Be able to obtain federal and local criminal clearances.
• Be able to obtain Child Abuse and Neglect clearance.
• Communicate effectively with students, peers, parents, and administrators.
• Be a team player and fully support the lead teacher and team.
• Have a love of children and enjoy working with them.
• Be able to supervise children and work with other team members.
• Be able to lift and carry children and equipment.
• Be able to stand for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Be able to walk or run to keep up with the pace of the children.
• Be able to squat or sit at the level of children to address them.
• Be able to spend time sitting on the floor or on child-sized furniture.
• Have reasonable organizational skills.
• Possess a gracious, Christ-like demeanor in demanding situations.
• Be saved and have a servant's heart.
• Be able to submit to authorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a childcare setting.
• 90-hour Early Childhood Development Curriculum Course.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise preschool-aged students during program operation.
• Ensure all equipment is secured at the end of the program day.
• Assist with program activities as assigned by the Program Director.
• Ensure compliance with program rules and regulations.
• Maintain daily attendance records and prepare required reports.
• Participate in general program planning and staff training as required.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a large portion paid by the employer.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Employer-paid group life and AD&D insurance.
• Vacation, sick leave or PTO, and holidays.
• 403(b) with employer contribution.
• Paid birthday day off.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave, including adoption.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED