Preschool Teacher - Early Childhood Education
hace 20 días
Burtonsville
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Free uniforms, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Vision insurance, • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule Preschool Teacher - Early Childhood Education Location: The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg, MD Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday About the Opportunity Love working with preschoolers and helping them get ready for kindergarten? The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg is hiring a caring, creative, and qualified Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team! We're looking for an educator who enjoys bringing learning to life through hands-on activities, building meaningful relationships with children, and creating a classroom where preschoolers feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. Candidates must meet Maryland's Preschool Teacher qualification requirements. What You'll Do • Lead daily classroom activities and routines for preschool-aged children, • Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging, age-appropriate lessons, • Encourage early literacy, math, science, language, and social-emotional development, • Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and purposeful play, • Help children develop independence, confidence, problem-solving skills, and positive friendships, • Maintain consistent classroom routines and use positive behavior guidance, • Observe developmental milestones and maintain required classroom documentation, • Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families, • Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and center leadership, • Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom, • Follow Maryland childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements Qualifications • Must meet Maryland Office of Child Care requirements for a qualified Preschool Teacher, • High school diploma or GED required, • Previous professional preschool, daycare, childcare, or early childhood education experience preferred, • Early Childhood Education coursework, CDA, or related credentials are a plus, • Understanding of preschool development, classroom management, and positive guidance, • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, • Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic about early childhood education, • Must meet all applicable Maryland childcare licensing requirements What We Offer • $17.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, • Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule, • Paid training and professional development, • Employee childcare discount, • Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team, • Opportunities for career growth and advancement Apply Today Join The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg and help preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need for kindergarten and beyond! If you're a qualified Preschool Teacher who loves making learning fun, we'd love to meet you. The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.