Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aide

First Baptist Church of Glenarden • Landover, MD

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About The Position

Prince George's Christian Academy is seeking a Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aide to work in its preschool program, which provides quality educational services and developmentally appropriate practices for children ages two through four or five. The program uses a Christ-centered approach to support the whole child and operates a curriculum-based program during the academic school year. Its curriculum blends Abeka Christian curriculum with Maryland State Standards of Education. The summer program continues and reviews learning while incorporating fun. The position receives direction and guidance from the Program Director, Team Leaders, and Lead Teachers.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 9-hour child care communication training.
• ADA training.
• Ability to pass a bi-annual physical.
• Ability to obtain federal and local criminal clearances.
• Ability to obtain Child Abuse and Neglect clearance.
• Excellent communication with students, peers, parents, and administrators.
• Ability to work as part of a team and fully support the lead teacher and team.
• Enjoy working with children and ability to supervise them and work with other team members.
• Ability to lift and carry children and equipment; stand for 30 minutes to an hour; walk or run to keep up with children; squat or sit at children's level; and spend time sitting on the floor or child-sized furniture.
• Reasonable organizational skills.
• Gracious, Christ-like demeanor in demanding situations; saved, with a servant's heart and ability to submit to authorities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise preschool-aged students during program operation.
• Secure all equipment 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a large portion paid by the employer.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by the employer.
• Employer-paid group life and AD&D insurance.
• Vacation, sick leave or PTO, and holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan 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
• Education Level: High school or GED