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 toddlerteacher who can be a contributing professional team member in a class of young children. This position will work year round, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am- 5:30 pm.
Applicants with experience working with children with differing abilities are highly preferred and compensated.
Our work environment includes:
- Warm and welcoming environment.
- Supportive community.
- Growth opportunities.
Requirements:
- 90 hour child care certification, 45 hours must be the Infant Toddler Certification.
- Preference for bachelor's degree.
- 2+ years experience with children 12-36 months.
- Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum.
- 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, and 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.