Early Childhood Teacher (Toddler)

Job Description

Job Description

The Sherman Early Childhood Center is a full-time Jewish preschool at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac, MD. We are committed to offering a safe and nurturing environment where learning happens through play, collaboration, and an integrated emergent curriculum.

We are seeking a caring, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who can be a contributing professional team member in a class of young children. This position will work Monday – Friday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm or 8:30 am- 5:30 pm (depending on the needs), year-round.

Applicants with experience working with children with differing abilities are highly preferred and compensated.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities.
• Warm and welcoming environment.
• Supportive community.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience with young children, ages 2-5.
• Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum.
• 4-year education degree in education or 4-year degree in another area of study, and the 90-hour Childcare Course*(see below). If 90 hour course is not complete, willing to begin the coursework in the first three months.
• 45 hours must be the Infant Toddler Certification.
• Creative, team player, excellent communicator, nurturing, dedicated, and flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, plan, and implement provocations, lessons, and activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• Follow all school, synagogue, and requirements set by the Office of Childcare, MD State Department of Education.
• Support the children’s physical, emotional, and special needs.
• Ensure the safety of all children with proper supervision and care.
• Supporting the school's educational philosophy, values, Jewish content, and the children and families experience.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the team and leadership regarding the students, families, and the classroom.
• Create and maintain documentation of student progress, incidents, and be familiar with all student needs and health issues.
• Participate in all team meetings and family programming assigned, beyond school hours.
• Physical ability to care and insure the safety of all children including lifting, carrying, and running.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid professional development.
• Generous paid holidays and PTO.
• Competitive salary with opportunity for supplemental income.
• Discount on Sherman ECC.