Preschool Lead Teacher

The Goddard School of Eldersburg is the premiere preschool in Eldersburg, MD. We are professional, agile, supportive and our goal is to provide a wonderful, kind experience not only for our children and their families but also for our faculty.

About the role

We are currently hiring teachers for our classrooms! Our ideal teachers will love and nurture our children while helping to build a foundation for early childhood development. A passion for creating an environment of kindness and character development are a must!

Responsibilities

• Implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
• Ensuring a well-run program by developing lesson plans and building teamwork
• Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures

Requirements

• Kindness and strong character
• Desire to nurture children and help them grow to make the world a better place
• CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (not required, but preferred)
• 45 Hour Infant/Toddler Certificate or 90 Hour Preschool Certificate preferred (school is willing to provide tuition assistance if not currently certified)
• EEC Certification preferred (will work with you to get certified)
• Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Eldersburg, MD before starting work (required)

Qualifications

• Teaching experience: 1-3 years (preferred)
• Childcare experience: 1-3 years (preferred)

Benefits

• No nights and weekends
• Childcare discounts
• Recognition programs
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance (school covers 85%)
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave (short-term disability/maternity leave)
• Free telemedicine visits
• Employee discount for teacher children
• Wellness programs
• Growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance

Pay

$17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time
• 8-hour shift

Work Location: In person