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The Goddard School of Forest Hill, MD

The Goddard School of Forest Hill, MD is hiring: Preschool Teacher in Forest Hil

The Goddard School of Forest Hill, MD, Forest Hill, MD, US, 21050

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Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDING PAID HOLIDAYS!


Overview


A Preschool/Pre-K Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

Educational Qualifications


All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of a Preschool Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

  • 99-hour Preschool Certification
  • Bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development.
  • Bachelors degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
Preschool Teacher Responsibilities


A Preschool Teacher responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment


  • Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  • Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s)
  • Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
  • Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately
  • Adhere to a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
  • Adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures
Advance childrens physical and intellectual competence


  • Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
  • Create a multi-cultural learning environment
  • Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials
  • Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
  • Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
  • Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children
  • Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing
  • Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
  • Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities
  • Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
  • Integrate GSI resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans
Support each childs social and emotional development and provide positive guidance


  • Plan and implement activities to develop childrens self-esteem and social skills
  • Plan and implement activities to enable childrens feeling of security
  • Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
  • Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
Establish positive and effective family relations


  • Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
  • Encourage families to become an integral part of their childrens learning experiences
  • Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their childrens learning experiences
  • Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
  • Maintain a portfolio for each child
Ensure an effective program, responsive to childrens needs


  • Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
  • Build teamwork
  • Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans
  • Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
  • Perform child observations and document in their portfolios
  • Use assessment tools
Maintain professional commitment


  • Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
  • Support a code of ethical conduct
  • Pursue professional development/continuing education
  • Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,440.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person