Early Childhood Teacher (FT)

Congregation Har Shalom

Potomac, MD

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$42,000 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

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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 are looking for a caring, nurturing, inspiring, and enthusiastic toddler teacher who can be contributing professional team member. This position will work Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:30 pm.

Requirements:

3-5 years of experience with toddlers
Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum
4-year education degree in early childhood or bachelor's in a different field AND 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:

Lead 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 schools educational philosophy, values, Jewish content, and the children and families experience.
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with teaching team and leadership regarding the students, families and the classroom.
Lead 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 safety of all children including lifting, carrying, and running.

Benefits: