Early Childhood 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 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, 8:30-5:30 pm, 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
- **BONUS FOR QUALIFIED NEW HIRES**
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience with young children, ages 1-4.
- 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. If 90 hour course is not complete, willing to begin the coursework in the first three months.
- 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, 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.
Source : Congregation Har Shalom
