Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Congregation Har Shalom
Potomac, MD 20854
About the Job
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 looking for a caring, nurturing, inspiring, and enthusiastic assistant teacher who can be a contributing professional team member. This position will work Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:30 pm.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience with with ages 1-4
- Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum
- 4-year education degree in early childhood or the 90-hour Childcare Course or willing to begin 90-hour coursework in the first three months
- Creative, team player, excellent communicator, nurturing, dedicated, and flexible
- Experience differentiating instruction for all learners
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the teaching team in planning, setting up, implementing learning opportunities, using a child-centered, emergent curriculum.
- Follow all school, synagogue, and requirements set by the Office of Childcare, MD State Department of Education.
- Support the children’s physical, emotional, social emotional and special needs.
- Ensure the safety of all children with proper supervision and care.
- Support the school's educational philosophy, values, Jewish content, and the children's and family's experience.
- Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the teaching team and leadership regarding the students, families and the classroom.
- Support the classroom team in 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
Source : Congregation Har Shalom