Lead Preschool Teacher

Benefits

• Free Uniform Items
• Team Building Initiative
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Child Care Discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Career Development
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Hours

Monday through Friday: All shifts are available (Morning, afternoon, and evening).

Job Summary

Celebree School of Rockville is a state of the art school that is dedicated to the goal of excellence in early education. We are looking for dynamic & talented Lead Teachers for our 2-4 year-old classroom for our school located in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool-aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by MSDE's Office of Child Care (the governing State agency).
• This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.
• The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills.
• Patience, flexibility.

Education/Experience

• Must meet all Teacher requirements per State regulations.
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Licenses/Certifications

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• 45+45 hours training required to be lead qualified teacher (Required)