Dual Language Preschool Lead Teacher
Company: Georgetown Hill Early School
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school
serving Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare
needs since 1980. Our mission is to join teachers, children, and
their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational
experience.Are you fluent in Spanish? We are seeking a Lead Teacher
to join our Dual Language preschool program at the following
campuses: Downtown Bethesda - In the heart of Bethesda/Chevy Chase
(metro accessible)Congressional Plaza/Rockville - Our newest campus
at Congressional Plaza (metro accessible)Montgomery Square/Potomac
- Located on Falls Road close to Interstate 270, Montrose Rd and
Wootton Parkway Greenwood/Hyattsville - Located next door to PG
Plaza with convenient parking This position is full-time, and the
hours are Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm. Your role will be to meet our
students' individual needs and foster each child's independence in
a family-like environment of trust and warmth.The pay rate for this
role is $22 - $25 an hour based on your experience and
credentials.What You Will Do:Provide for the educational needs and
interests of preschool children using a bilingual and
age-appropriate curriculumSupervision of preschool 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
communityClassroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and
positive learning environment for all students and
staffRequirements:Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of
relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:Candidates
must have at least a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
(ECE) or a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field + the MSDE 90hr
Preschool Certification.Fluency in both English and Spanish (verbal
and written)Excellent 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 multi-taskTeam-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.Why You'll Love Us:We're pretty loveable! We enjoy
providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN
curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom.
We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope
you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.We
offer the following benefits:Health Insurance with an
employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA)Dental
InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term Disability & Term Life
Insurance401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer
matchMedical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Flexible
SchedulesPaid time off including Personal & Sick LeaveHoliday
PayEmployee Discount on childcarePaid Planning TimePublic Service
Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerWe are committed to
providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and
success of each of our employees and the families and children who
put their trust in us. We are an equal-opportunity employer that
prides ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of
employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and
experiences.#GH24PIc2d32e9a98a7-25660-33426841
Keywords: Georgetown Hill Early School, Baltimore , Dual Language Preschool Lead Teacher, Education / Teaching , Gaithersburg, Maryland
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