Early Learning Center Teacher
hace 16 días
Elkridge
Job DescriptionAbout Grace Early Learning Center: At Grace Early Learning Center, we are dedicated to nurturing the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of young children. Located in the heart of Elkridge, MD, our center provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. We believe in a play-based, child-centered approach that supports the development of the whole child. Job Overview: Grace Early Learning Center is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Preschool Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. This role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and supporting the social, emotional, and academic growth of preschool-aged children. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood education, possess strong communication skills, and have a commitment to building strong relationships with children and families. Key Responsibilities: • Plan, implement, and assess age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development., • Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children feel supported and confident to explore., • Foster positive relationships with children, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met., • Establish and maintain effective communication with parents and families, providing regular updates on children’s progress., • Observe and document children’s growth, development, and behavior in line with educational goals., • Collaborate with fellow staff members to create a cohesive and supportive classroom community., • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom space., • Promote positive behavior management techniques and guide children in developing social skills., • Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and center events as needed.Qualifications:, • 90 Clock Hours Early Childcare Education, • At least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public, • 3 clock hours in ADA Compliance, • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with preschool-aged children in a childcare or educational setting., • Strong understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices., • Ability to create engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate lesson plans., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work well with a team of educators, parents, and children., • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain during professional development)., • Background check and Medical TB test required.Preferred Qualifications:, • Associate’s or higher degree in Early Childhood Education., • Experience with assessment tools and curriculum development for preschool-aged children., • Knowledge of Maryland State Licensing Regulations for Early Childhood Education., • Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish or other languages) are a plus.