Description: Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and child care needs since 1980 . In the last 40 years we have grown from one location in Potomac to 12 campuses in Montgomery, Prince George's, and Frederick counties. At Georgetown Hill, we take pride in meeting the individual needs of our students and fostering the independence of each child in a family-like environment of trust and warmth. Similarly, we enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom. We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope that you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools. We are looking for Assistant Teachers to join our preschool programs at our campuses in Bethesda, Clarksburg, Montgomery Village, Rockville, and Potomac. This may include full or part time opportunities in our Twos programs , Threes program , Pre-Kindergarten , or Transitional Kindergarten ! Applicants should be able to start work August 23, 2021 (or sooner)! The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to: Supervision of children to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students Supporting the educational needs and interests of preschool children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum Supporting the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality Adhering to all health and safety standards and protocols as part of COVID prevention Demonstrating effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and community Supporting the classroom in a way that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff For a complete job description, feel free to reach out! In general, you would be a great fit at Georgetown Hill if you are: Nurturing. We're looking for people who can create a caring classroom community that will cultivate a climate of healthy and positive growth. Reliable. We take punctuality and attendance seriously at Georgetown Hill. So if you are a chronically late person, this may not be the best place for you. Happy to be part of a team. We prize collaboration over competition and we hire folks who are positive and productive coworkers, supervisors, and employees. Discreet and trustworthy. Our parents trust us with their children and we must be able to trust our staff entirely. Personable. A warm, friendly, and cool-tempered demeanor is essential to work here. And smiles. We love smiles. Genuinely interested in education. If you are passionate about kids, we'll be passionate about you. Why work at Georgetown Hill? In addition to competitive pay and a stellar work environment, employees at Georgetown Hill receive the following benefits: Insurance benefits. Our full time employees are eligible for employer-subsidized medical coverage in addition to dental, vision, short term disability, term life, and flexible spending accounts. 401(k) with match. We want our employees to feel ready for a well-earned retirement. So when you enroll in our 401k plan and start saving, you'll earn up to 4% annual employer match. That's free money! Paid leave. We believe a healthy work-life balance is the key to happy (and sane) employees. So our employees accrue paid leave that you can use when you're sick, or just need a week off! Paid training days & professional development. Learning is one of the key components of our curriculum and it doesn't just apply to students! We are committed to supporting each employee's goals for professional growth - through both planned training days and a financial assistance program for additional certification and coursework. Referral programs. When you refer a new family or a new staff member to us, we want to say thanks! How does a $500 bonus sound? Free caffeine (decaf available). We know that working with kids can be exhausting and we are equipped to assist you in your mid-morning perk up needs. Each campus has a Keurig and pods in stock - coffee, tea, hot chocolate whatever floats your boat, just ask! PM21 . Requirements: The requirements for this position are as follows: At a minimum, applicants should hold the MSDE 90 hr Preschool certification or CDA certification. Proficient technological skills to utilize various productivity tools (ie Outlook email, Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, internet use, timekeeping systems, Kid Reports, ProCare Engage) Understanding of the principles of child development and teaching methods Possess a personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality Must be highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task Must be team-oriented and willing to work with others Possess good communication skills PI138016085