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Description
Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980 . Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience.
We are seeking Lead Teachers to join our School Age (K-5) Before & After programs at the following campuses:
- Apple Ridge/Gaithersburg - conveniently located near 270 & Rt. 355
- Darnestown - located near the Kentlands area
Available positions are part-time and full-time. Hours available include Monday through Friday 7-9:30am and/or 3-6pm. Extended work hours may be available within our preschool program.
We are not your average daycare!Your role will be to meet our students' individual needs and foster each child's independence in a family-like environment of trust and warmth.
What You Will Do:
- Providing fun and enjoyable activities and experiences for children outside of their school requirements
- Provide for the educational needs and interests of elementary children via homework help and assistance with schoolwork
- Manage the Before & After Care program in a way that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive environment for all students and staff
- Demonstrate effective leadership among the Before & After Care team
Requirements
Lead Teachers in our School Age Before & After program must have a minimum of the MSDE 90-hour School Age Certification.
Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies
- Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
- A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
- Proficient technological skills including Microsoft Office is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
- Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
- Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task
- Team-oriented and willing to work with others
Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA-security clearance through a government background screening.
Why You'll Love Us:
We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom. We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.
We offer the following benefits:
- Health Insurance with an employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance
- 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match
- Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid time off including Personal & Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Discount on childcare
- Paid Planning Time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of our employees, families, and children who put their trust in us. We are an equal-opportunity employer that prides ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Salary Description
Minimum $20 / hr
