Preschool Teacher Job at Children's Center of Damascus

Children's Center of Damascus Gaithersburg, MD 20882

Our teachers are dedicated individuals who make it their mission to go above and beyond the call of duty for the children they teach and care for. They respect each child’s differences and work within the content of every child’s learning style. These early childhood educators have the knowledge and skills to inspire each child to meet the milestones and skills they need to achieve at each stage in their development.

Children's Center of Damascus has an exciting opportunity for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join us as an Preschool Teacher. We select our staff for their caring personality and love of children, creative nature, and excellent communications and collaboration skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.

If you’re motivated by making a difference in the lives of children, then we encourage you to apply now!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, center events, and parent meetings as requested
  • Supervises children during all activities
  • Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
  • Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
  • Helps children with meal times and clean-up
  • Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
  • Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
  • Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
  • Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental portfolios for children
  • Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
  • Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must meet all requirements stipulated by MSDE for this position
  • Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
  • Highly professional and dependable
  • Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
  • Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high
  • High School Diploma
  • 90 hour Pre-School Certification Preferred
  • Experience working with children

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • 90 Hour Preschool Certification (Preferred)
  • Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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