Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher Job description
Qualifications:
A Lead Teacher must have the following qualifications:
19 years old or older;
Have a high school diploma, a certificate of high school equivalence, or courses for credit from an accredited college or university;
Have successfully completed 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours or their equivalent of approved preservice training, or hold the Child Development Associate Credential issued by the Child Development Associate National Credentialing program;
Have completed 3 clock hours of approved training in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Effective January 1, 2020, have completed approved basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment;
Have 9 clock hours of approved preservice training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, or at least one academic college course for credit; and
Have at least:
1 year of experience working under supervision primarily with preschoolers in a licensed child care center, nursery school, church-operated school, or similar setting, or as a registered family child care provider caring for preschoolers; or
1 year of college, or a combination of experience and college that together are equivalent to 1 year and need one of the criteria set forth of this regulation if the individual;
holds an associate's degree or higher degree with approved courses in early childhood education;
has been qualified before July 1, 2008, as a child care teacher in a preschool center an has been continuously employed since that time at the same or another preschool center,
has been approved as a teacher by the Department for early childhood in nursery school through third grade; or
is certified by the Department or by any other state for early childhood in nursery school through third grade.
Responsibilities:
A Lead Teachers responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment,
Advance childrens physical and intellectual competence,
Support each childs social and emotional development and provide positive guidance,
Establish positive and effective family relations,
Ensure an effective program, responsive to childrens needs, and
Maintain professional commitment.
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person