Bilingual Preschool Lead Teacher

About Georgetown Hill Early School Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980 . Sobre Georgetown Hill Early School Es un colegio sin fines de lucro que desde 1980 apoya a las familias de Maryland con programas de preescolar, educación elemental y cuidado infantil, se dedica a crear una experiencia educativa temprana única para niños, educadores y familias. Únete a Nosotros ¡Nos encanta lo que hacemos!  En Georgetown Hill, ofrecemos a nuestros maestros la oportunidad de aplicar nuestro exitoso currículo PLAN y explorar su creatividad en el aula. Únete a nuestra comunidad y descubre una carrera gratificante y enriquecedora en nuestros colegios. Why You'll Love Us: We're petty lovable! We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven  PLAN curriculum  while exploring their creativity in the classroom. We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.   We offer the following benefits: Health Insurance with an employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Flexible Schedules Paid time off including Personal & Sick Leave Holiday Pay Employee Discount on childcare Paid Planning Time Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of our employees, families, and children who trust us. We are an equal-opportunity   About the role: We are looking for just the right person for our bilingual preschool class of Three- and Four-year-olds to lead our program designed to enhance their language skills in both English and Spanish. In this supportive environment, our bilingual program is a wonderful way to introduce children to a second language, Spanish.   Estamos buscando a la persona ideal para nuestra clase bilingue de preescolar para niños de tres y cuatro años, con el propósito de liderar nuestro programa diseñado para mejorar sus habilidades lingüísticas tanto en Inglés como en Español. En este entorno de apoyo, nuestro programa bilingüe es una excelente manera de introducir a los niños a un segundo idioma, el Español. We are seeking  Lead Teachers  to join our bilingual Threes/Fours  preschool daycare programs at the following locations: Bells Mill - Tucked into the neighborhood between Bells Mill Elementary and Cabin John Middle Schools Greenwood - Conveniently located next door to PG Plaza ~~ Las entrevistas se pueden realizar en Español e Ingles! ~~ This position pays a minimum of $22/hr with the necessary credentials What you'll do: Provide for the educational needs and interests of preschool children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum Supervision of preschool children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and community Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff Qualifications: The education/certification  requirements  for these positions for a Lead Teacher in our preschool program must have a  minimum  of the  MSDE 90hr Preschool Certification  or a  CDA with the Preschool Endorsement. Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills: Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered Proficient technological skills including Microsoft Office is a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task Team-oriented and willing to work with others Per 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.