Celebree School is hiring: Lead Preschool Teacher in Rockville

Lead Preschool Teacher

Celebree School of Rockville is a state of the art school that is dedicated to the goal of excellence in early education. We are looking for dynamic & talented Lead Teachers for our 2-4 year-old classroom for our school located in Rockville, MD.

As a Lead Preschool Teacher at Celebree School, you'll be at the heart of the action, creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that sparks curiosity and ignites young minds. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's mission, vision, and values shine through in every activity, while providing preschool children with educational experiences that are as fun as they are enriching. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help classroom Aides on their growth journey to become a Celebree Teacher.

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to:

• Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool-aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Qualifications:

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by MSDE's Office of Child Care (the governing State agency).
• This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.
• The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills. Patience, flexibility.

Education/Experience:

• Must meet all Teacher requirements per State regulations.
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree.

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• 45+45 hours training required to be lead qualified teacher (Required)

Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

At Celebree School we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive and nurturing environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. At Celebree, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognized. We foster an environment of open communication, respect, and teamwork, where every voice matters.

Join us at Celebree and be part of a company that not only cares about the growth of children but also prioritizes the growth and development of its team members. Let's grow BIG together!