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 lead teacher who can be a contributing professional team member in class of young children. This position will work Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:30pm, year round.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Warm and welcoming environment
- Supportive community
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 schools educational philosophy, values, Jewish content, and the children and families experience.
*Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with 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 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 attendance