Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Job Location: Mt Airy School - Mt Airy, MD 21771 Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.00 hourly About the Role The Pre‑Kindergarten Assistant Teacher assists in the planning and directing of operations of the assigned classroom to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld. Supports the Lead Teacher in delivering a high‑quality, developmentally appropriate full‑day pre‑kindergarten program aligned with the Maryland Blueprint for the Future and Maryland Early Learning Standards. Supports classroom instruction, child supervision, documentation, and family engagement to ensure a safe, nurturing, and academically rich learning environment. Responsibilities Support classroom management in compliance with all regulations, policies, and company standards. Assist in implementing curriculum aligned with Maryland Early Learning Standards. Support small group instruction, individualized learning, and child assessments. Maintain accurate attendance, student records, documentation, and daily reports. Reinforce literacy, math, and social‑emotional development. Supervise children during all activities using positive guidance techniques. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment. Support effective classroom transitions and engaging displays. Communicate professionally and positively with families. Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and Director to address classroom needs. Attend required meetings, trainings, and school events. Maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance at all times. Complete required annual professional development (minimum 20 hours). Physical Demands The job requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds. Qualifications To qualify as an Assistant Teacher in an eligible private provider program, an educator must: Option 1: Hold a High School Diploma, and by or before July 1, 2027: Earn and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) – Preschool Designation, or Hold an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Option 2 (Experience Pathway): As of July 1, 2024, have documented experience actively providing early childhood education services for: Minimum 15 years At least 20 hours per week 180 days per year Benefits Offered Free Continuing Education Units Tiers Program Career Development Short Term Disability 401K Plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Employer Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Child Care Discounts Orientation Program Employee Referral Bonuses Monthly Team Building Initiatives Onboarding Cost Reimbursement Free Uniform Items Pay Scale $17–$25 per hour, salary determined based on education and experience requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr