Early Childhood Teachers

Early Childhood Teacher Position

Somerset County Public Schools is recruiting early childhood teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. Join a small but mighty district offering competitive salaries, a generous leave package, supportive leadership, and a strong sense of community.

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of young learners. In alignment with the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, the teacher will provide high-quality, evidence-based instruction that ensures all students enter elementary school ready to succeed and meet key developmental milestones.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers age-appropriate instruction based on the Maryland Early Learning Standards and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS).
• Implements evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading, ensuring students develop essential phonemic awareness, phonics, and vocabulary skills.
• Utilizes modeling, creative problem-solving, and purposeful play-based strategies to engage young children in abstract reasoning and social exploration.
• Diagnoses the learning and developmental needs of students through regular formative assessments (such as the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment - KRA) to prescribe individualized learning goals.
• Customizes daily lessons to support a diverse range of learners, including students with disabilities (IEP/504), English Language Learners, and advanced learners.
• Uses age-appropriate technology and interactive tools as an integral part of instruction to enhance engagement and digital literacy.
• Partners with specialized faculty (Title I, Special Education, ESOL) and participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to improve instructional delivery.
• Establishes restorative, trauma-informed classroom routines and procedures that maintain a safe, fair, and positive learning atmosphere.
• Plans for and directs the daily activities of Instructional Assistants and volunteers to maximize small-group learning opportunities.
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with families; conducts conferences and provides regular, objective progress reports on child development.
• Maintains a valid Maryland Teaching Certificate; participates in school improvement processes and stays current with early childhood research.
• Maintains accurate digital records regarding attendance, developmental checklists, and student progress in accordance with SCPS policy.