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 teacher who can be a contributing professional team member in a class of young children. This position will work Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:30 pm, year-round.
- Applicants with experience working with children with differing abilities are highly preferred and compensated.
Our work environment includes:
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Growth opportunities
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Warm and welcoming environment
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Supportive community
Requirements:
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3-5 years of experience with young children, ages 1-4.
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Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum.
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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.
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Creative, team player, excellent communicator, nurturing, dedicated, and flexible.
Responsibilities:
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Set up, plan, and implement provocations, lessons and activities that are developmentally appropriate.
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Follow all school, synagogue, and requirements set by the Office of Childcare, MD State Department of Education.
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Support the children’s physical, emotional, and special needs.
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Ensure the safety of all children with proper supervision and care.
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Supporting the school's educational philosophy, values, Jewish content, and the children and families experience.
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Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the team and leadership regarding the students, families and the classroom.
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Create and maintain documentation of student progress, incidents, and be familiar with all student needs and health issues.
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Participate in all team meetings and family programming assigned, beyond school hours.
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Physical ability to care and insure the safety of all children including lifting, carrying, and running.
Benefits:
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Medical, dental, vision insurance for full-time employees.
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Paid professional development.
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Generous paid holidays and PTO.
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Competitive salary with opportunity for supplemental income.
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Discount on Sherman ECC.