Lead Teacher - Infant & Toddler

About Georgetown Hill Early School Have you heard? Our business is growing! We need certified teachers for both Infant and Toddler classe s. We are a local non-profit preschool, and we are growing! Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving Maryland families since 1980 . Why You'll Love Us We think we're pretty lovable! We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom. Come and check us out! We offer the following benefits : Health Insurance with an employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid time off, including Personal & Sick Leave Holiday Pay Employee Discount on childcare Paid Planning Time Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer We provide an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our employees, as well as the families and children who place their trust in us. We are not your average daycare; we are an equal-opportunity employer that prides itself on hiring, training, and retaining a diverse community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Pay Range - The Lead position pay is based on credentials and experience, starting at $19 / hr and up About the role We are opening new rooms and new campuses. We are hiring Lead Teachers to join our Infant and Toddler programs at the following campuses : Congressional Plaza - Our beautiful campus is behind the plaza, and within walking distance to the Twinbrook metro North Potomac - Nestled among trees, this campus is located close to RIO, Downtown Crown, Kentlands, Darnestown, and Gaithersburg Potomac Village - In the heart of Potomac, near the intersection of Falls and River Roads (public transportation access to the 2T or bus) Available positions are full-time. Your role will be to meet our students' individual needs and foster each child's independence in a nurturing, family-like environment of trust and warmth. What you'll do Provide for the educational needs and interests of infant or toddler children, ages 6 weeks - 24 months, using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum Supervision of infant 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 90-hour community Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff Qualifications Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials / skills : Candidates must have a minimum of the MSDE 90-hour Infant / Toddler Certification or the CDA Certification with the Infant / Toddler Endorsement 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, is 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. The pay range for this role is : 19 - 24 USD per hour(Congressional Plaza) 19 - 24 USD per hour(Potomac Village) 19 - 24 USD per hour(North Potomac, Maryland) PI32736d5b5-