Lead Teacher - Infant and Toddler

About Georgetown Hill Early SchoolHave you heard? Our business is growing! We need certified teachers for both Infant and Toddler classes.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 UsWe 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 InsuranceShort-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer matchMedical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid time off, including Personal & Sick LeaveHoliday PayEmployee Discount on childcarePaid Planning TimePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerWe 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 upAbout the roleWe 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 metroNorth Potomac - Nestled among trees, this campus is located close to RIO, Downtown Crown, Kentlands, Darnestown, and GaithersburgPotomac Village - In the heart of Potomac, near the intersection of Falls and River Roads (public transportation access to the 2T or #47 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 doProvide for the educational needs and interests of infant or toddler children, ages 6 weeks - 24 months, using a creative and age-appropriate curriculumSupervision of infant children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all studentsSupport the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroomDemonstrate effective leadership among the classroom teamDemonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and the 90-hourcommunityClassroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staffQualificationsOur 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 EndorsementExcellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategiesStrong knowledge of MSDE regulationsA personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-temperedProficient technological skills, including Microsoft Office, is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skillsExtremely reliable in attendance and punctualityHighly organized and able to prioritize and multitaskTeam-oriented and willing to work with othersPer 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)PI550b4354822b-29952-38690362 #True