Preschool Teacher

Celebree School•Rockville, MD

About The Position

As a Preschool Teacher at Celebree School, you will create a nurturing, stimulating learning environment and provide preschool children with engaging, developmentally appropriate educational experiences. You will support the school’s mission, vision, and values through classroom activities and help classroom aides grow toward becoming Celebree teachers. The role offers hands-on experience in classroom leadership, curriculum implementation, child development, family engagement, and creating an engaging learning environment. You will work with a collaborative team and receive coaching, professional development, training, and support for career growth. An experienced School Director and leadership team will provide mentorship. The position requires meeting the governing state agency’s requirements for a lead teacher, understanding children’s behavioral and developmental stages, and knowing childcare licensing requirements. Compensation is $21.00–$25.00 per hour. The role is at a franchise-owned location; hiring decisions are made by that franchisee.

Requirements

Meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing state agency.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of children’s behavioral and developmental stages.
Knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.
Ability to manage a classroom.
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
Patience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement creative, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that encourage learning, curiosity, and exploration.
Create a warm, welcoming, inclusive classroom where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
Incorporate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy into daily routines to develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom, including its materials, equipment, and play areas.
Communicate openly and regularly with parents, sharing insights, updates, and information about their child’s development.
Help classroom aides develop and grow toward becoming Celebree teachers.
Reflect Celebree’s mission, vision, and values in classroom activities.