Early Childhood Educator

7 days ago


Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Georgetown Hill Early School Full time

Georgetown Hill Early School Overview

We are a non-profit educational institution dedicated to providing an exceptional early childhood educational experience for Maryland families. Since 1980, we have been serving families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs.

Why Work with Us?

  • We prioritize supporting the growth of our employees, both personally and professionally.
  • We offer a unique opportunity for educators to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their creativity in the classroom.

The Lead Teacher Position

We are seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to manage our Elementary School Age programs at two campuses: Bells Mill/Potomac and Darnestown. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing care and education to our students during beforecare and aftercare hours.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement educational plans for elementary-aged children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum
  • Supervise children to ensure their health, welfare, and safety
  • Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and community

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of the MSDE 90hr School-Age Certification or a CDA with the School-Age Endorsement. Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and possess excellent understanding of child development principles and instructional strategies.

Benefits and Compensation

  • Competitive salary range: $21-$25 per hour
  • Health Insurance with an employer-funded HRA
  • Dental and 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)
  • Paid time off including Personal & Sick Leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • Employee Discount on childcare
  • Paid Planning Time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

About the Locations

Our Bells Mill/Potomac campus is located near Cabin John and Bells Mill Elementary Schools, while our Darnestown campus is situated next to Darnestown Elementary School, convenient to Gaithersburg, Kentlands, Germantown, and North Potomac.



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