Early Childhood Teacher/Associate Teacher

Company: Ivymount
Location: Potomac
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Are you looking for a job that makes a powerful impact in the lives of others? Are you looking to launch a career in the field of early childhood education? The Maddux School seeks a warm, creative, energetic educator to teach Pre-Kindergarten students with different learning styles.Why Maddux? Experience: You will gain valuable experience in the field of early childhood education, make a significant contribution to the lives of students, and learn from experts in the field. Training and Professional Development : The Maddux School provides a supportive environment for both new and veteran educators to join a collaborative team focused on helping students develop the foundational learning skills needed to be successful in the classroom and beyond. Staff work closely with our administrative team and multi-disciplinary team of experts to develop and expand the key components of teaching that allow us to develop each and every child's best version of themself. Work/life Balance: Our teachers work a 10-month school year, are guaranteed full-time work hours with no evenings or weekends and enjoy winter and spring breaks. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Maddux offers health and wellness benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and more. Growth at Maddux: Maddux has a strong culture of growing and promoting talented employees from within our organization.How You will Make an Impact as a Maddux School Educator

• Maddux teachers nurture a love for learning by teaching children how to develop strong friendships and the skills needed to learn.
• Through individualized and differentiation instruction, Maddux educators maintain high academic standards while addressing social challenges, learning differences and self-esteem concerns.
• Using our unique social learning curriculum, our teachers embed social opportunities and skill development in all activities throughout the day and across core subjects including math, language arts and science as well as in specials such as art, music and STEAM.Teacher/Associate Teacher position available depending on the interest and qualifications of the candidate. Immediate opening.The Associate Teacher position is responsible for working in close collaboration with the classroom team to plan and implement classroom instruction, management and organization. This includes preparing materials, maintaining classroom displays, leading at least one academic or whole-class group, supporting students' behavior plans, participating in staff meetings, and attending workshops and in- service trainings as requested by the Director.The Teacher position is responsible for supervising a class of 12 to 15 PreK or K aged students and coordinating instruction with co-teacher and therapists. This position entails lesson development and implementation; classroom management and coordination; partnership and communication with parents; Oversight of academic and social-emotional needs of students and progress monitoring and reporting.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, Master's degree required for Teacher level position
  • Maryland Standard Professional Certificate or eligibility for Conditional Certificate required for Teacher level position
  • School based early childhood/elementary educational or related experience
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability and commitment to collaborate with colleagues and parents
  • Flexibility with regard to daily routine and responsibilities
  • Support of program mission and philosophyJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Referral program
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insuranceSchedule:
      • Day shift
      • Monday to FridayCOVID-19 considerations:Please note that the Maddux School is currently open for in-person instruction with COVID related modifications and policies in place as part of our Return to Campus Plan- Prevention, Preparedness, & Response Plan at eee.madduxschool.org.Work Location: One location

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