Before & Aftercare Lead Teacher at Georgetown Hill Early School

About Georgetown Hill Early School Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980 . Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience.Why You'll Love Us:We're lovable! We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom. Come and check out our growing community of teachers for a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.We offer the following benefits for full-time employment:Employer-subsidized medical insuranceVoluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, and term lifePre-tax spending account options401(k) retirement plan with employer matchGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerWe are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our employees and the families and children who put their trust in us. We are an equal opportunity employer that prides ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.About the role Do you love working with elementary-age children and creating meaningful moments before and after the school day? We're looking for a warm, reliable, and energetic Lead Teacher to join our Before & After Care Program for School-Age children.We are seeking Lead Teachers to join our School Age programs at our Darnestown Campus: Darnestown/Gaithersburg - Our beautiful campus shares space with the newly-renovated Darnestown Presbyterian Church located on Route 28. Convenient to Kentlands, Gernmantown, Gaithersburg, and North PotomacWhat you'll doManage a split shift to provide care at both ends of the dayProvide for the educational needs and interests of elementary-aged children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculumSupervision of children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all studentsSupport the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroomDemonstrate effective leadership among the classroom teamDemonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and the communityClassroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staffQualificationsThe education/certification requirements for a Lead Teacher are a minimum of the MSDE 90-hour School-Age Certification, or a CDA with the School-Age Endorsement.Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategiesStrong knowledge of MSDE regulationsA personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-temperedProficient technological skills, including Microsoft OfficeExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skillsExtremely reliable in attendance and punctualityHighly organized and able to prioritize and multi-taskTeam-oriented and willing to work with othersPer Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA-security clearance through a government background screening.The pay range for this role is:21 - 25 USD per hour(Darnestown)PI43d74faaa5-